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Statement I: If a particle projected horizontally just above, the surface of the earth with a speed greater than escape speed, then it will escape from gravitational influence of the earth. Assume that particle has a clear path.
Statement II: Escape velocity is independent of its direction.

A

Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is Not a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both statements are true and statement 2 correctly explains Statement 1.
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