NEET Physics Escape Velocity Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The minimum speed required for an object to escape from Earth's gravitational field is called escape velocity. | Reason (R): Escape velocity depends on the mass of the object attempting to escape.
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.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to break free from the gravitational field. However, the reason is false because escape velocity is independent of the mass of the object, as shown in the formula V = √(2gR).
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