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The escape velocity v of a body depends on 1. the acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ and 2. the radius of planet ‘R’Find the relation between them using dimension analysis. |
Answer» We know that, Escape velocity = V = [LT-1 ] Acceleration due to gravity = g = [LT-2] and Radius = R = [L] ⇒ Let V = kgaRb ⇒ [LT-1] = [LaT-2a] [Lb] a + b = 1 and -2a = -1 ⇒ a = \(\frac {1}{2}\) and b =\(\frac {1}{2}\) So, V = k \(\sqrt {Rg.}\) |
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