JEE Main 2002PhysicsGravitationEscape Speed And Motion Of SatelliteseasyMCQ

JEE Main 2002Gravitation Question with Solution

From: AIEEE 2002

Question

The kinetic energy needed to project a body of mass from the earth surface (radius ) to infinity is

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Correct answer
C

Step-by-step explanation

The required velocity is called escape velocity () to leave the earth surface of a body.

escape velocity

Kinetic Energy

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