A binary star system has two stars, both with a mass of 3.6 x 102 kg separated by 6.2 x 1010 meters. Star A has a radius of 3 x 10° meters and Star B has a radius of 7 x 10°. What is the escape velocity from the surface of the far side of Star B? (Include the effect of gravity of both stars) 84.81 km/s 85.38 km/s 84.47 km/s 83.29 km/s 83.95 km/s

A binary star system has two stars, both with a mass of 3.6 x 102 kg separated by 6.2 x 1010 meters. Star A has a radius of 3 x 10° meters and Star B has a radius of 7 x 10°. What is the escape velocity from the surface of the far side of Star B? (Include the effect of gravity of both stars) 84.81 km/s 85.38 km/s 84.47 km/s 83.29 km/s 83.95 km/s

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter7: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 85A

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