Question: Find approximately the third cosmic velocity v3, i.e. the minimum velocity that has to be imparted to a body relative to the Earth's surface to

Find approximately the third cosmic velocity v3, i.e. the minimum velocity that has to be imparted to a body relative to the Earth's surface to drive it out of the Solar system. The rotation of the Earth about its own axis is to be neglected.

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