The escape speed v depends on g and the planet's radius R: v = kg^aR^b. Then

  1. a = 12, b = - 12
  2. a = 12, b = 12
  3. a = 1, b = 1
  4. a = 2, b = 1
Answer

B) a = 12, b = 12

LT^-1 = ( LT^-2)^a L^b: T: a = 12; L: a + b = 1 Rightarrow b = 12: v = k gR. SLO P-11-A-04 · Application

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