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Two identical space rocks "a" and "b" are released from rest very high above the atmosphere,...

Two identical space rocks "a" and "b" are released from rest very high above the atmosphere, at distances R and 2R from the Earth surface. After traveling a distance R/2, which object will have a smaller speed?

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