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

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

R/gR2V2−1

R gR2V2−1

R/2gRV2−1

R2gRV2−1

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

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

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity