If a spacecraft has to be sent away from the influence of the earth’s gravitational field, its velocity must be less than the escape velocity.

Question

State with reasons whether the following statement are true or false.

If a spacecraft has to be sent away from the influence of the earth’s gravitational field, its velocity must be less than the escape velocity.

Answer 1

Explanation: The escape velocity of a body is the minimum velocity with which it should be projected from the earth’s surface, so that it can escape the influence of the earth’s gravitational field. This clearly shows that the given statement is false.