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Mecia22
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Homework Statement
I need to what the escape speed from the sun to mercury would be if the spaceship is 25 mil km away from the sun.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Basically, all need to know is if I can do this:
Gm1m2/radius of sun+ 25 mil km away from sun=1/2 mv^2.
Also, as you get farther away you can decrease your speed. Correct?