a) $7.49 \times 10^6 \textrm{ m/s}$ b) $\dfrac{a}{g} = 2.6\times 10^{14} \textrm{ which means the acceleration due to gravity is negligible}$ Giancoli 6th Edition, Chapter 16, Problem 41(2:00) Chapter 16, Problem 41 is solved. Start My Free Week View sample solution