Body released from a height equal to the earth's radius: speed on reaching the surface
The same question, asked 2 times: 30 Jan 2023, 15 Apr 2023. Every wording below, oldest first.
Try each one first, then open its answer.
Question 1
30 Jan 2023
104An object is allowed to fall from a height above the earth, where is the radius of earth. Its velocity when it strikes the earth's surface, ignoring air resistance, will beTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
15 Apr 2023
10A body is released from a height equal to the radius (R) of the earth. The velocity of the body when it strikes the surface of the earth will be: (Given acceleration due to gravity on the earth.)Tap an option to check your answer.