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Speed gained by a body falling from rest at distance R0 to the earth's surface

The same question, asked 2 times: 10 May 2023 S2, 14 May 2024 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S2

    24
    A body starts from rest from a distance R0R_0 from the centre of the earth. The velocity acquired by the body when it reaches the surface of the earth will be (R = radius of earth, M = mass of earth)

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  2. Question 2

    14 May 2024 S2

    6
    A body starts its motion from rest from a point distant R0R_0 (R0>RR_0 > R) from the centre of the earth. The velocity acquired by the body when it reaches the surface of earth will be (GG = universal constant of gravitation, MM = mass of earth, RR = radius of earth)

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