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The escape velocity of a body on the earth’s surface is . A body is thrown up with a speed . Assuming that the sun and planets do not influence the motion of the body, velocity of the body at infinite distance is

a)

Zero

b)

c)

d)



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The escape velocity of a body on the earth’s surface is . A body is thrown up with a speed . Assuming that the sun and planets do not influence the motion of the body, velocity of the body at infinite distance is

a)

Zero

b)

c)

d)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Since, velocity of projection is greater than the escape velocity therefore at infinite distance the body moves with a velocity

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