Distance between the centres of two stars is

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Problem

Distance between the centres of two stars is 10a10a. The masses of these stars are MM and 16M16M and their radii aa and 2a2a, respectively. A body of mass mm is fired straight from the surface of the larger star towards the smaller star. What should be its minimum initial speed to reach the surface of the smaller star? Obtain the expression in terms of GG, MM and aa.

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