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A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of?

A25 miles per sec
B60 miles per sec
C7 miles per sec
D10 miles per sec

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Correct Answer: C: 7 miles per sec

Explanation: The correct answer is C: 7 miles per sec. A body can escape Earth's gravitational pull if thrown up with a velocity of 7 miles per second (approximately 11.2 km/s). This is called Earth's escape velocity.

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