Determining Speed: Spacecraft Example
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An object is projected vertically upwards from the North pole with initial speed Vo. The radius of the Earth is RE. Neglecting air resistance, find the speed at a distance s above the Earth's surface.
(Assumes the solution is given in equation form)
Additional question - Why are spacecraft usually launched from locations near to the equator?
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