1883Every Day ScienceMedium
For an object to escape from the surface of a celestial body, the kinetic energy of the object must be: __________?
AGreater than the gravitational potential energy of the body
BNone of the above
CLess than the gravitational potential energy of the body
DEqual to the gravitational potential energy of the body
Correct answer
A. Greater than the gravitational potential energy of the body
Explanation
Greater than the gravitational potential energy of the body is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.