What is the escape velocity of a body on the surface of the earth of radius R if the gravitational constant is G and the mass of the earth is M? (Neglect energy losses to the surroundings)

a

2GR

b

2G/R

c

2GR2

d

\(\sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}\)

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misturr Gabby
11 years ago

The correct ansa is square root of 2gm/r I tink its a typin error

MaraeX
9 years ago

come on!!!..options D&E are the same thing naah..

u guys are reducing pples scores here

Fabian3
6 months ago

Incorrect option

Isaac.Newton
11 years ago

Maybe it was an error.

darkypearl
11 years ago

d and e are bof d same

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