A spaceship is traveling to the Moon.At what point is it beyond the pull of Earth's gravity?
A)when it gets above the atmosphere
B)when it is half-way there
C)when it is closer to the Moon than it is to Earth
D)It is never beyond the pull of Earth's gravity.

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It is impossible for an object to completely escape the pull of Earth's gravity. Even objects like spacecrafts that travel far from Earth are still affected by its gravity, albeit to a lesser extent. This is why spacecrafts need continuous propulsion to maintain their course and speed towards the Moon or any other celestial object.

A Spaceship Is Traveling to the Moon