The escape velocity of a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The escape velocity of a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth is v. If the body is projected in a direction making an angle q with the vertical, the escape velocity would be
- v
- v cos q
- v sin q
- v tan q
Answer
(A) v
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