A rocket fired vertically at 11.2 km/s will escape the Earth. If it is instead fired horizontally at this speed, free from obstructions, will it still escape the Earth?
A) No
B) Yes
C) There's no way to tell.

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The escape velocity of 11.2 km/s is independent of the direction of launch. As long as the rocket achieves this speed free from obstructions, it will escape Earth's gravitational pull regardless of whether it is fired vertically or horizontally.

A Rocket Fired Vertically at 11