The escape velocity from the surface of the earth is about
A. 7.9 km/s
B. 11.2 km/s
C. 3 km/s
D. 112 km/s
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Answer: B. 11.2 km/s
\(v_{esc} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}} \approx 11.2\) km/s for the earth.
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