A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of a planet of radius R with a…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of a planet of radius R with a velocity equal to half the escape velocity for the planet. The maximum height attained by the body is:
- R/2
- R/3
- R/5
- R/4
Answer
(B) R/3
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