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Statement-1: Escape velocity is independ...

Statement-1: Escape velocity is independent of the angle of projection.
Statement-2: Escape velocity from the surface of earth is `sqrt(2gR)` where `R` is radius of earth.

A

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, statement-2 is Not a correct explanation for statement-1

C

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.

D

Statement-1 is false Statement-2 is True.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
a
Using only energy conservation
`1/2mv_(e)^(2)=(GMm)/R=0+0`.
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