A particle falls from rest towards the Earth from infinity. Its velocity on reaching the…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A particle falls from rest towards the Earth from infinity. Its velocity on reaching the Earth would be:
- infinity
- \(\sqrt{2 g R}\)
- \(2 \sqrt{g R}\)
- zero
Answer
(B) 2 g R
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