Escape velocity of a rocket fired from the earth towards the moon
Question
Escape velocity of a rocket fired from the earth towards the moon is a velocity to get rid of the
Options
Option A
Earth's gravitational pull
Option B
Moon's gravitational pull
Option C
Centripetal force due to the earth's rotation
Option D
Pressure of the atmosphere
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
In physics, escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape from the gravitational influence of a massive body. The escape velocity from Earth is about 11.186 km/s (6.951 mi/s; 40,270 km/h; 25,020 mph) at the surface.
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