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If `M_(e )` and `R_(e )` be the mass and radius of earth, then the escape velocity will be _________.

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To find the escape velocity from the Earth, we can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand Escape Velocity Escape velocity is the minimum velocity required for an object to break free from the gravitational attraction of a celestial body, in this case, the Earth. ### Step 2: Apply Conservation of Energy We can apply the conservation of mechanical energy between two points: - Point A (on the surface of the Earth) - Point B (at an infinite distance from the Earth) The equation for conservation of energy states: \[ U_A + K_A = U_B + K_B \] Where: - \( U \) is the potential energy - \( K \) is the kinetic energy ### Step 3: Define Potential and Kinetic Energy At point A (on the surface of the Earth): - Potential Energy \( U_A = -\frac{G M_e m}{R_e} \) - Kinetic Energy \( K_A = \frac{1}{2} m v_e^2 \) At point B (at infinity): - Potential Energy \( U_B = 0 \) - Kinetic Energy \( K_B = 0 \) ### Step 4: Set Up the Equation Substituting the energies into the conservation equation: \[ -\frac{G M_e m}{R_e} + \frac{1}{2} m v_e^2 = 0 \] ### Step 5: Simplify the Equation Rearranging the equation gives: \[ \frac{1}{2} m v_e^2 = \frac{G M_e m}{R_e} \] ### Step 6: Cancel Out Mass Since mass \( m \) appears on both sides, we can cancel it out: \[ \frac{1}{2} v_e^2 = \frac{G M_e}{R_e} \] ### Step 7: Solve for Escape Velocity Multiplying both sides by 2 gives: \[ v_e^2 = \frac{2 G M_e}{R_e} \] Taking the square root of both sides, we find: \[ v_e = \sqrt{\frac{2 G M_e}{R_e}} \] ### Final Answer Thus, the escape velocity from the Earth is: \[ v_e = \sqrt{\frac{2 G M_e}{R_e}} \] ---
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