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The escape velocity of Earth is nearly: ____.

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Don't confuse escape velocity (11.2 km/s) with orbital velocity (7.9 km/s). Orbital velocity is the speed needed to stay in a circular orbit around Earth, while escape velocity is the speed needed to leave it entirely.
Updated On: May 16, 2026
  • 5.6 km/s
  • 7.9 km/s
  • 11.2 km/s
  • 15 km/s
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The Correct Option is C

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