NEET Physics Escape Velocity Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
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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