An object is released from rest when it is a height h above the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R. What is the speed of the object just before striking the surface of the planet? Neglect any air resistance. Let h = 4.0 × 10^6 m, R = 5.0 × 10^6 m, and M = 4.0 × 10^24 kg

a. 7.8 km/s
b. 3.5 km/s
c. 5.4 km/s
d. 6.9 km/s
e. 4.8 km/s


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