5. A celestial body has a diameter of approximately 15,200km. Determine the velocity of escape of this body in m/sec using the acceleration due to gravity of 5.20g with g based on the gravity of the earth.

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5. A celestial body has a diameter of approximately 15,200km. Determine the velocity of
escape of this body in m/sec using the acceleration due to gravity of 5.20g with g
based on the gravity of the earth.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A celestial body has a diameter of approximately 15,200km. Determine the velocity of escape of this body in m/sec using the acceleration due to gravity of 5.20g with g based on the gravity of the earth.
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