Question

What initial speed should a particle be given if it is to have a final speed when it is very far from the earth that is equal to its escape speed

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The escape speed at any location is calculated using the formula:

Escape Speed = √(2 * G * M / R)

Where:

• G is the gravitational constant (approximately 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ m³ kg⁻¹ s⁻²).

• M is the mass of the Earth (approximately 5.972 × 10²⁴ kg).

• R is the distance from the center of the Earth to the particle's initial position.