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Date May 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09M.1.HL.TZ1.7
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
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Question

The mass of a planet is \(M\) and its radius is \(R\). In order for a body of mass \(m\) to escape the gravitational attraction of the planet, its kinetic energy at the surface of the planet must be at least

A.     \(\frac{{GMm}}{R}\)

B.     \(\frac{{GMm}}{{{R^2}}}\)

C.     \(\frac{{GM}}{R}\)

D.     \(\frac{{GM}}{{{R^2}}}\)

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

[N/A]

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Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 10: Fields » 10.2 – Fields at work
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