Question

If a body is revolving around the earth's orbit with its usual velocity,then what would be the minimum energy required to let it escape from the orbit

Answer 1

11.2 *10³ m/s

this is escape velocity

Answer 2

Answer: would be the double the orbiting energy.

Explanation:

This is because the orbiting body is under the influence of earth's gravitational force and because I read it in a book.