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Question
A body can escape Earth's gravitational pull if thrown up with a velocity of?
A
25 miles per sec
B
60 miles per sec
C
7 miles per sec
✓ Official correct answer
D
10 miles per sec
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A
25 miles per sec
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B
60 miles per sec
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C
7 miles per sec
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D
10 miles per sec
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Explanation
Earth escape speed is about 7 miles per second (~11 km/s).
Hence the keyed answer is 7 miles per sec.
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