How escape velocity is related to orbital velocity for orbits close to the earth?
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escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to "break free" from the gravitational attraction of a massive body. The escape velocity from Earth is about 40,270 km/h (25,020 mph). The velocity of this orbit depends on the distance from the object to the center of the Earth.
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