The Speed Needed to Escape the Pull of Earth's Gravity

question 75

Multiple Choice

The speed needed to escape the pull of Earth's gravity is 11.3 km/s. What is this speed in mi/h? (1 mile = 1609 m)

• A) 65,500 mi/h
• B) 25,300 mi/h
• C) 18,200 mi/h
• D) 1,090 mi/h
• E) 5.02 × 10^-3 mi/h

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