On the Moon, the escape velocity is: __________?
- A. Less than on Earth due to its lower mass and smaller radius
- B. More than on Earth due to its smaller radius
- C. The same as on Earth because escape velocity is a constant
- D. Dependent on the time of day
Explanation
The Moon’s escape velocity is about 2.38 km/s, compared with about 11.2 km/s for Earth. Its much smaller mass more than offsets its smaller radius, making escape easier.