An object of mass m is at rest on earth's surface. Escape speed of this object is ve. Same object is orbiting earth with h=R, then its escape speed will be v′e. Find the correct alternative
A
v′e=ve4
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B
v′e=2ve
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C
v′e=ve√2
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D
v′e=√2ve3
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Solution
The correct option is Cv′e=ve√2
The escape velocity for an object at a distance r from the center of the Earth ve=√2GMrOn the surface of earth, r=R