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Question 35

What is the escape velocity of a body on the surface of the earth of radius R if the gravitational constant is G and the mass of the earth is M? (Neglect energy losses to the surroundings)

  • A.2GR
  • B.2G/R
  • C.2GR2
  • D.2GM/R
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1995
Question no.
#35
Type
Objective
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