Minimal Orbital Speed About the Earth Is About 8 Km/s

question 5

Multiple Choice

Minimal orbital speed about the Earth is about 8 km/s. Minimal orbital speed about the moon would be

• A) more than 8 km/s.
• B) less than 8 km/s.
• C) about 8 km/s.

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