AIIMS2001Physics-Gravitation

AIIMS 2001 Physics Escape Velocity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Escape velocity of a rocket is 11.2 km/sec. It is released at an angle of 45°. Its escape velocity is

A

11.2 m/sec

B

11.2√2 km/sec

C

11.2 km/sec

D

22.3 km/sec

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Escape velocity is independent of the angle of launch and depends only on the mass and radius of the planet.

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