A particle of mass ‘m’ is projected with a velocity v=kVe(k < 1) from the surface of the earth. (Ve=escape velocity) The maximum height above the surface reached by the particle is :

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Concept:

The minimum velocity required by a body to overcome the gravitational force of earth and escape from earth so that it never falls back is called as escape velocity.

Escape velocity formula is given

Where, V is the escape velocity

G is the gravitational constant is 6.67 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

M is the mass of the planet

R is the radius from the center of gravity

Calculation:

Given v = kVe

where, k < 1

Thus, v < Ve

From conservation of mechanical energy,

We know, 

Rk2 + hk2 = h

Rk2 = h(1 – k2)

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