Two bodies, each of mass M, are kept fixed at a separation 2L. A particle of mass m is projected from the midpoint of the line joining their centres, perpendicular to the line. The gravitational constant is G.The correct statement(s) is (are)
A
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is 4LGM
B
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is 2LGM.
C
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies isL2GM
D
The energy of the mass m remains constant.
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Correct option is B)
L−2GMm+21mv2=0
⇒v=2LGM
Note: The energy of mass m means its kinetic energy (KE) only and not the potential energy of interaction between m and the two bodies (of mass M each) which is the potential energy of the system.