Gravitation Question 87
Question: Assertion: Orbital velocity of a satellite is greater than its escape velocity. Reason: Orbit of a satellite is within the gravitational field of earth whereas escaping is beyond the gravitational field of earth.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
Escape velocity = $ [\sqrt{2}\times ] $ orbital velocity.
