Initial velocity of the object with which it goes out of the Earth's gravitational field, is called:
Correct answer: A. Escape velocity
- A. Escape velocity
- B. Threshold velocity
- C. Maximum velocity
- D. Terminal velocity
Explanation
Initial velocity of the object, with which it goes out of the Earth's gravitational field, is called 'escape velocity'.
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