In the above question, a projectile of mass m is projected from the surface of the sphere of mass M directly towards the center of the second sphere. The minimum speed v of the projectile so that it reaches the surface of the second sphere is :
A
√3GM5R
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B
3√GM5R
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C
√GM5R
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D
√2GM5R
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Solution
The correct option is A√3GM5R the position of balancing point is towards the lighter body
the mechanical energy at M = kinetic energy + Potential energy
Em=12mv2−GMmR−G(4M)mR
energy at the balancing point EB=−GMm2R−G(4M)m4R
from law of conservation of energy total energy is constant