Question
Physics Question on Gravitation
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion: Orbit of a satellite is within the gravitational field of earth whereas escaping is beyond the gravitational field of earth.
Reason: Orbital velocity of a satellite is greater than its escape velocity.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
If assertion is true but reason is false
Solution
Answer (c) If assertion is true but reason is false
Assertion: Orbit of a satellite is within the gravitational field of earth whereas escaping is beyond the gravitational field of earth. (correct)
Reason: Orbital velocity of a satellite is greater than its escape velocity. (Not True)