NEET Physics ยท Medium

Gravitation: Gravitation Mixed MCQ

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Gravitation MixedMediumQuestion 6284

Question

A body is projected from Earth with v = v_e/2. It:
  1. A
    Escapes Earth
  2. B
    Returns to Earth
    Correct
  3. C
    Orbits Earth
  4. D
    Goes to Moon

Correct answer

Returns to Earth

Explanation

v < v_escape. Body cannot escape โ€” it will return to Earth.