Two Rockets Are Launched from the Surface of a Planet

question 23

Multiple Choice

Two rockets are launched from the surface of a planet.The first rocket has ten times the mass of the second rocket.Which statement is true?

• A)The first rocket has greater escape velocity than the second rocket.
• B)The first rocket has smaller escape velocity than the second rocket.
• C)Both rockets have the same escape velocity.
• D)Both rockets have the same kinetic energy.

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