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A rocket of mass M is launched vertically from the surface of the earth with an initial speed V. Assuming the radius of the earth to be R and negligible air resistance, the maximum height attained by the rocket above the surface of the earth is

 

a
R/gR2V2−1
b
R gR2V2−1
c
R/2gRV2−1
d
R2gRV2−1

detailed solution

Correct option is C

ΔK.E.=ΔU⇒12MV2=GMeM1R−1R+h   .......(i) Also g=GMeR2.........(ii)On solving (i) and (ii)  h=R2gRV2−1

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