A body of mass m is projected vertically upwards from Earth's surface with near Earth orbital speed. Find the maximum height from Earth's surface reached by the body. Radius of Earth = R
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A body of mass m is projected vertically upwards from Earth's surface with near Earth orbital speed. Find the maximum height from Earth's surface reached by the body. Radius of Earth = R

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: In a uniform electric field the charge has constant acceleration 𝐚 = q𝐄/m, so the motion is mathematically identical to projectile motion. Step 2: Resolve the initial velocity and use x = uₓt, y = uᵧt + (1/2)at². Step 3: Impose the target/trajectory condition and solve for angle or time. Final: D: R.