When escape velocity is given to a particle on surface of earth, its total energy is (Take, 
mass of earth, 
mass of particle and 
radius of earth)
A
zero
B
greater than zero
C
less than zero
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
At 
, total energy is negative
, total energy is zero
and 
total energy is positive
So, with reference to the above given cases, it can be said that when the escape velocity is given to a particle, its total energy is zero.
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