The escape velocity from Earth's surface is approximately:
- 7.9 km/s
- 11.2 km/s
- 16.7 km/s
- 22.4 km/s
Answer: 11.2 km/s
Escape velocity v_e = √(2GM/R) ≈ 11.2 km/s for Earth. Orbital velocity is ~7.9 km/s. Critical for space mission planning. [[NCERT Physics Class 11]]