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For a body of mass m orbiting a body of mass M with radius of orbit r, what is the minimum velocity that m needs in order to escape M's gravitational pull and end up infinitely far away from M?

Answer: escape velocity v = sqrt[(2GM)/r], where G is the gravitational constant.
Reasoning:
Conservation of energy means that the total initial energy must be equal to the total final energy, ...

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Answered by Grace F. Physics tutor
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With reference to two examples, drawn from different regions, discuss the claim that the ruler's identity was more important to single-party states than their policies.

The personality cults of Mao Zedong and Adolf Hitler were highly important to controlling their respective states, as they established a level of informal, "soft" power throughout both their par...

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Answered by Euan T. History tutor
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How does proof by induction work?

When using proof by induction we most often prove a statement P for positive integers n. We think about the problem in a domino-toppling fashion. The first step is to write out P(n=1), so inserting 1 for ...

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Answered by Ana C. Maths tutor
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Describe the process of DNA transcription

DNA is contained in the nucleus of a cell, and is in double-helix form with a sense strand and complimentary anti-sense strand. The two strands have bases hydrogen-bonded to each other with sugar phosphat...

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Answered by Helena M. Biology tutor
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Explain what is meant by PED (Price elasticity of demand)

Price elasticity of demand is a measure used in economics to show the responsiveness, or elasticity, of the quantity demanded of a good or service to a change in its price when nothing but the price chang...

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Answered by Joao R. Economics tutor
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