Physics

Physics

Problem

An asteroid is moving directly towards the centre of the earth. When at a distance of 10R10R (RR is the radius of the earth) from the earth's centre, it has a speed of 12 km/s12 \text{ km/s}. Neglecting the effect of earth's atmosphere, what will be the speed of the asteroid when it hits the surface of the earth (escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 km/s11.2 \text{ km/s} )? Give your answer to the nearest integer in kilometer/s

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