How do the escape velocities for two rockets, the first weighing 20 N and the second weighing 20,000 N compare?
A) The escape velocity for the lighter rocket is smaller than that for the heavier rocket.
B) The escape velocity for the lighter rocket is the same as that for the heavier rocket.
C) The escape velocity for the lighter rocket is greater than that for the heavier rocket.
D) It is impossible to compare the two escape velocities.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Escape velocity depends only on the mass and radius of the celestial body being escaped from, not on the mass of the object attempting to escape.

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