JEE Main 2021PhysicsGravitationEscape Speed And Motion Of SatelliteseasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021Gravitation Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift

Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The escape velocities of planet A and B are same. But A and B are of unequal mass.

Reason R : The product of their mass and radius must be same. M1R1 = M2R2

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CA is correct but R is not correct

Step-by-step explanation

= escape velocity



so for same

A is true but R is false

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