Physics-Escape Velocity

NEET Physics Escape Velocity Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The escape velocity from the surface of the Earth is approximately 11.2 km/s. | Reason (R): Escape velocity is the minimum speed an object needs to reach infinity without any further propulsion.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion states the correct numerical value for escape velocity, and the reason correctly explains that escape velocity is the minimum speed needed to escape Earth's gravitational influence.

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