The escape velocity from the surface of the Earth is approximately: (2019)

Practice Questions

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The escape velocity from the surface of the Earth is approximately: (2019)
  1. 7.9 km/s
  2. 11.2 km/s
  3. 9.8 km/s
  4. 15 km/s

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The escape velocity from the surface of the Earth is approximately: (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand what escape velocity means. It is the speed needed to break free from a planet's gravitational pull.
  • Step 2: Know that for Earth, this speed is around 11.2 kilometers per second.
  • Step 3: Remember that this value is an approximation and can vary slightly based on different factors.
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