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 :

  1. R/k²+1

  2. R/k²-1

  3. R/1-k²

  4. R/k+1

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Answer :

R/1-k²

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