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Gravitation: Gravitation Mixed MCQ

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Gravitation MixedMediumQuestion 6300

Question

An object projected with exactly escape velocity will:
  1. A
    Return to Earth
  2. B
    Orbit Earth
  3. C
    Reach infinity with zero final velocity
    Correct
  4. D
    Accelerate indefinitely

Correct answer

Reach infinity with zero final velocity

Explanation

At escape velocity, total E = 0. Object reaches r = ∞ with v = 0 — reaches infinity with zero final velocity.