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A body is projected horizontally from the surface of the earth (radius=R) with a velocity equal to n times the escape velocity. Neglect rotational effects of the earth.The maximum height attained by the body from the earth’s surface is R/2. Then n must be

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7 Years ago
Dear student
 
I am getting my answer as n = sqrt(0.6) = 0.775
 
Please let meknow if this is correct then I will share my solution.
Inam ot assured my answer