16-9. Show that the escape velocity from a planet's surface is given by v = (2gR)/2 where g is the gravitational constant and R the radius of the planet. Given that the gravita- tional constant of the earth is 980 cm/sec2 and the radius is 6.4 x 108 cm, calculate the raction of hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, and oxygen molecules having velocities exceeding he escape velocity.

16-9. Show that the escape velocity from a planet's surface is given by v = (2gR)/2 where g is the gravitational constant and R the radius of the planet. Given that the gravita- tional constant of the earth is 980 cm/sec2 and the radius is 6.4 x 108 cm, calculate the raction of hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, and oxygen molecules having velocities exceeding he escape velocity.

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