Physics Work, Energy, Power and Collision All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth's radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest

A
at the instant just before the body hits the earth
B
it remains constant all through
C
at the instant just after the body is projected
D
at the highest position of the body

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So just before hitting, is zero and both F and v are maximum.

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