Download the app

Questions  

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 

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
R/gR2V2−1
b
RgR2V2−1
c
R/2gRV2−1
d
R2gRV2−1

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

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


Similar Questions

A shell of mass M and radius R has a point mass m placed at a distance r from its centre. The gravitational potential energy U (r) vs r will be


whats app icon
phone icon