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A body is projected up from the surface of the earth with a velocity half the escape velocity at an angle of `30^(@)` with the horizontal. Neglecting air resistance and earth’s otation, find (a) the maximum height above the earth’s surface to which the body will rise. (b) will the body move around the earth as a satellite?

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(a) ` ((sqrt(7)-2)/6) R`
(b) NO
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