(a) Calculate the escape velocity of an object on the Earth, assuming a mean gravitational acceleration of 9.81 m s- and mean Earth radius of 6371 km. (b) What is the escape velocity of the same object on the Moon?

(a) Calculate the escape velocity of an object on the Earth, assuming a mean gravitational acceleration of 9.81 m s- and mean Earth radius of 6371 km. (b) What is the escape velocity of the same object on the Moon?

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(a) Calculate the escape velocity of an object on the
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(b) What is the escape velocity of the same object on
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