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A particle is projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth (radius ) with a kinetic energy equal to half of the minimum value needed for it to escape. The height to which it rises above the surface of earth is

Answer: (A)

Solution

Escape KE , so initial KE . By energy conservation,

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