Question 26

A satellite is to be launched from the surface of the moon. What initial speed is needed to be given to the satellite in order for it to escape the gravitational attraction of the moon? (Mass of the moon = 7.4 x 1022 Kg, Radius of the moon = 1.75 x 106m)

  • A.4.2 x 103m/s
  • B.3.6 x 103m/s
  • C.2.4 x 103m/s
  • D.1.2 x 103m/s
Objective

Question details

Exam body
NDA
Subject
Physics
Year
2015/2016
Question no.
#26
Type
Objective

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