Question: Problem 4 . 4 ( Textbook p 1 1 3 - ) For a SpaceX rocket leaving Earth's surface, straight - up , at velocity

Problem 4.4(Textbook p113-) For a SpaceX rocket leaving Earth's surface, straight-up, at
velocity v0, derivate the formula of its (later) velocity as a function of the distance r from
the rocket to the earth's center and the other given parameters: the Earth's radius R, mass
M, and gravitational constant G. Find the minimum v0 at which the rocket can escape the
earth. Of course, this problem is hypothetical as we assumed the "rocket" has no engine
(and the only push is the initial kinetic energy.)
 Problem 4.4(Textbook p113-) For a SpaceX rocket leaving Earth's surface, straight-up,

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