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An object of mass m is located on the surface of a spherical planet of mass M and radius R. The escape speed from the planet does not depend on which of the following? (a) M (b) m (c) the density of the planet (d) R (e) the acceleration due to gravity on that planet

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922

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