Escape velocity from the surface of Earth is approximately:
A9.8 km/s
B11.2 km/s
C15.0 km/s
D25.2 km/s
Explanation
Escape velocity is the minimum speed required for an object to break free from a planet’s gravitational pull. For Earth, it is approximately 11.2 km/s (or 25,000 mph).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Physics & Everyday Phenomena
- Subtopic: Gravitation & Astrophysics
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