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Assuming earth as a uniform sphere of radius R, if we project a body along the smooth diametrical chute from the centre of earth with a speed v such that it will just reach the earth's surface then v is equal to

a
gR
b
2gR
c
gR2
d
none of these

detailed solution

Correct option is A

(KE+PE)1=(KE+PE)212mv2−32GMmR=−GMmRv=GMR=gR2R=gR

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