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Question
If a rocket is launched slower than Earth's escape velocity, it will:
A
Escape the Earth’s gravitational field
B
Enter into an elliptical orbit around the Earth
C
Fall back to Earth
✓ Official correct answer
D
Travel to another planet
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A
Escape the Earth’s gravitational field
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B
Enter into an elliptical orbit around the Earth
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C
Fall back to Earth
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D
Travel to another planet
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Explanation
According to the keyed exam answer, it will fall back to Earth.
Editor note: ballistic trajectories/orbits are possible below escape speed; options left unchanged.
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