Question:

A projectile is projected with velocity kve in vertically upward direction from the ground into the space. (ve is escape velocity and k < 1 ) . If air resistance is considered to be negligible then the maximum height from the centre of earth to which it can go, will be: (R = radius of earth)

Options :

  • (a) R/K^2+1
  • (b) R/K^2-1
  • (c) R/1-K^2
  • (d) R/K+1

Answer :

(c) R/1-K2

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