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Thank you! Could you help me reviewing my logic in this problem, I'm not sure how to make clear that the delta v decreases the velocity, I think the sign is wrong

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Problem: a particle of mass m is in a circular orbit around a planet at a distance R from the center. The planet mass is M and it's radius is R_0. What is the tangential impulse that will cause the particle to brush against the back of the planet? Describe the orbit. The attempt at solution...

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Hello, I'm an undergrad physics student who after a lot of struggle (that it is still going) is going to graduate this year! yay! I'm studying classical mechanics on my own and I'm a little rusty but I want to give my best to finally graduate. I also have two beautiful dogs c:

I'm still a little lost in this last step, how can I get delta v by comparing the orbital velocity and the escape velocity? Is V_esc = V_orb + delta v? I think I just answered myself but I still will like to have a little help. Thank you!