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What is the minimum velocity required for a rocket to overcome earth's gravity and travel into space?

18 km/sec
11.2 km/sec
21 km/sec
35 km/sec

Correct Answer: 11.2 km/sec

Explanation:

This 11.2 km/s is also known as the escape velocity. It works out to roughly 25000miles per hour

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