Need help with rocket math problem

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The discussion revolves around a rocket math problem involving the function h(v) = Rv^2/(2gR) - v^2, where R is the Earth's radius and g is the gravitational acceleration. Participants express confusion over the correct interpretation of the equation and the use of escape velocity in solving the problem. There are suggestions to clarify the equation's formatting for better readability and to use graphing software for accurate representation. The main concern is ensuring the correct values are plugged into the function for graphing. Overall, the focus is on accurately graphing the function and understanding the application of escape velocity in this context.
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A rocket is fired upward from Earth with initial velocity v measured in m/s. Then maximum height in m is reached by the rocket is given by the function h(v)=Rv^2/2gR-v^2
Radius is 6.4(10^6)m and acceleration due to gravity g is 9.8m/s^2 (R and g are constants and v is the independent variable. Graph the function denoting all intercepts, asymptotes, and other points of interest.


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I used the escape velocity concept. I then plugged in the numbers given into the function. h(v)=6.4(10^6)(11100)^2/2(9.8)^2(6.4)(10^6)-(11100)^2
Im not sure if this is correct and how to graph with the correct axes.

 
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Your equation is very hard to read. Either use some more grouping symbols or retype in LaTeX.

Your equation could be read like this:
h(v)=\frac{Rv^2}{2gR} - v^2

or this:
h(v)=Rv^{2/2gR} - v^2

or this:
h(v)=\frac{Rv^2}{2gR-v^2}

and so on.69
 
the last equation shown is what I meant...sorry
 
so where's the problems in graphing the equation?
u have the equation, h(v), take the x-axiz for v and y-axis, for h
But the graph will be a little difficult to sketch with ur hand, so u may take help of some graphing software

i couldn't get why u needed to use escape velocity concept or something. wat i see the problem, its just a single variable equation that is to be graphed.
please clarify if i missd or misundstood something.
 
I used the escape velocity because my teacher gave us a hint using that and told me to look that up. So am I right in plugging in the numbers into the function the way i did above? Yeah I am using grapher to graph the equation. I just want to make sure I plug the correct function into the graph.
 
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