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Gravitational Potential Energy: Practice Problem & Solution

For a satellite escape velocity is $11\text{ km/s}$. If the satellite is launched at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the vertical, then escape velocity will be: (1989)
$11\text{ km/s}$
$11\sqrt{3}\text{ km/s}$
$\frac{11}{\sqrt{3}}\text{ km/s}$
$33\text{ km/s}$

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Gravitational Potential Energy. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The escape velocity formula depends solely on the gravitational potential and mass/radius of the body. It is independent of the angle at which the object is launched.

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