Question

The escape velocity of a satellite from the surface of earth does NOT depend on

• A. mass of the earth.
• B. mass of the object to be projected.
• C. radius of the earth.
• D. gravitational constant.

Hint:

Whether it's a pebble or a plane, the speed required to leave Earth is the same: $\approx 11.2 \text{ km/s}$.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B