Navigate

The earth is assumed to be a sphere of radius R. A platform is arranged at a height R

The earth is assumed to be a sphere of radius R. A platform is arranged at a height R from the surface of the earth. The escape velocity of a body from this platform is fv, where v is its escape velocity from the surface of the Earth. The value of f is

Options

(a) (1/2)
(b) √2
(c) 1/√2
(d) (1/3)

Correct Answer:

1/√2

Explanation:

No explanation available. Be the first to write the explanation for this question by commenting below.

AIPMT2006
admin:

Related Questions

  1. When sound is produced in an aeroplane with a velocity of 200 m/s horizontally,
  2. Two masses of 9 g and 6 g are connected with a string which is passing over a frictionless
  3. The decay constant of a radio isotope is λ. If A₁ and A₂ are its activities at time
  4. A lead bullet of 10 gm travelling at 300 m/s strikes against a block
  5. The potential difference applied to an X-ray tube is 5 kV and the current through it