1509Every Day ScienceMedium
If a rocket is launched with a velocity less than the escape velocity of Earth, it will:
ATravel to another planet
BEnter into an elliptical orbit around the Earth
CEscape the Earth’s gravitational field
DFall back to Earth
Correct answer
D. Fall back to Earth
Explanation
Fall back to Earth is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.