Q: What is the escape velocity?
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A
The velocity at which a rocket leaves the atmosphere
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B
The velocity at which a rocket orbits the Earth
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C
The velocity at which a rocket travels through space
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D
The velocity at which a rocket burns out
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
The escape velocity is the minimum speed an object needs to achieve to escape the gravitational pull of a massive body, such as the Earth. In the case of a rocket leaving the Earth's atmosphere, it needs to reach the escape velocity in order to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and leave the atmosphere.
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