The mass of a spaceship is 1000 {\kg}. It is to be launched from the earth's surface out into free space. The value of g and R (radius of earth) are 10 {\m} \/ {\ s}^2 and 6400 {\km} respectively. The required energy for this work will be:

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The mass of a spaceship is 1000  {\kg}. It is to be launched from the earth's surface out into free space. The value of g and R (radius of earth) are 10  {\m} \/  {\ s}^2 and 6400  {\km} respectively. The required energy for this work will be:

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Correct Answer is : 6.4×1010 Joules

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