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An object is dropped from height `h=2 R` on the surface of earth. Find the speed with which it will collide with ground by neglecting effect of air. (Where R is radius of earth, take mass of earth M)

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To solve the problem of finding the speed of an object dropped from a height of \( h = 2R \) (where \( R \) is the radius of the Earth) when it collides with the ground, we can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Initial and Final States - The object is dropped from a height of \( h = 2R \) above the Earth's surface. Therefore, the total height from the center of the Earth is \( h + R = 3R \). - At the initial position (height \( 2R \)), the object has potential energy and no kinetic energy since it is dropped from rest. ### Step 2: Write the Conservation of Mechanical Energy Equation - According to the conservation of mechanical energy: ...
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