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

question 24

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)5.2 × 10⁻³ mi/h