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The escape velocity of a body from the surface of the earth is equal to

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To find the escape velocity of a body from the surface of the Earth, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Formula for Escape Velocity**: The escape velocity (v) from the surface of a planet is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{2gr} ...
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