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Chapter 12, Problem 56P

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Problem 56P

If a projectile is launched vertically from the Earth with a speed equal to the escape speed, how high above the Earth's surface is it when its speed is half the escape speed?

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Problem 56P

If a projectile is launched vertically from the Earth with a speed equal to the escape speed, how high above the Earth's surface is it when its speed is half the escape speed?

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We can calculate the required height by energy conservation principle.

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