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If a body of mass \(100\) kg is thrown vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with a velocity equal to \[ \frac23 \] times its escape velocity, then the maximum height reached by the body is \[ (\text{Radius of the earth}=6400\text{ km}) \]

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Use conservation of mechanical energy: \[ \boxed{ \frac12mu^2-\frac{GMm}{R} = -\frac{GMm}{R+h}. } \] Also, \[ \boxed{ v_e=\sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}. } \]
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • \(3200\) km
  • \(5120\) km
  • \(8000\) km
  • \(12800\) km
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The Correct Option is B

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