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QWhat is the velocity required for a rocket to escape the gravitational pull of the Earth?

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  • A Terminal velocity ✔ ✖
  • B Orbital velocity ✔ ✖
  • C Escape velocity ✔ ✖
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When a rocket reaches a velocity that is sufficient to just escape the gravitational pull of the Earth, it is called escape velocity.
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