Escape Speed: How do the escape speeds for two rockets, the first weighing 20 N and the second weighing 20,000 N compare?
A. The escape speed for the lighter rocket is smaller than that for the heavier rocket.
B. The escape speed for the lighter rocket is the same as that for the heavier rocket.
C. The escape speed for the lighter rocket is greater than that for the heavier rocket.
Answer: B
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