Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:
What is the approximate value of escape velocity for the earth?
Options:
9 km/sec
10 km/sec
11 km/sec
12 km/sec
Correct Answer:
11 km/sec
Explanation:
The escape velocity of the Earth is equal to 11.2 km/s (40,270 kmph, or 11,186 m/s).