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Escape velocity for the Earth refers to the minimum speed an object must have to leave
Chapter 13, Problem 21Q(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 21Q
Escape velocity for the Earth refers to the minimum speed an object must have to leave the Earth and never return. The escape velocity for the Moon is about one-fifth what it is for the Earth due to the Moon’s smaller mass. Explain why the Moon has practically no atmosphere.
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Problem 21Q
Escape velocity for the Earth refers to the minimum speed an object must have to leave the Earth and never return. The escape velocity for the Moon is about one-fifth what it is for the Earth due to the Moon’s smaller mass. Explain why the Moon has practically no atmosphere.
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Solution 21Q
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An object is given to have one-fifth of escape velocity on the Moon as compared to that on Earth.