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MHT CET · Physics · Gravitation

A body is projected vertically from earth's surface with \(\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{\text {rd }}\) of escape velocity. The maximum height reached by the body is ( \(\mathrm{R}=\) radius of earth)

  1. A \(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{4}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{8}\)
  3. C \(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{9}\)
  4. D \(\frac{R}{6}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{8}\)

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\(\frac{1}{2}m\left(\frac{v_e}{3}\right)^2 - \frac{GMm}{R} = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}\) \(\frac{1}{2}m\frac{1}{9}\left(\frac{2GM}{R}\right) - \frac{GMm}{R} = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}\)