A body of mass m is thrown from the surface of earth with a speed 
, where g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth and 
radius of earth. Final kinetic energy of the body will be
A
B
C
D
zero
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Body just escapes because 
is escape velocity at earth surface.
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