Escape velocity of a rocket fired from the earth towards the moon is a velocity to get rid of the _______?
APressure of the atmosphere
BMoon’s gravitational pull
CEarth’s gravitational pull
DCentripetal force due to the earth’s rotation
Correct answer
C. Earth’s gravitational pull
Explanation
Earth’s gravitational pull is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.