The escape velocity from earth is 11.2 km/s. If a body is to be projected in a direction making an angle 45° to the vertical, then the escape velocity is
11.2 × 2 km/s
11.2 km/s
11.2 / √2 km/s
11.2 √2 km/s
Correct Option: B
Escape velocity does not depend on the angle of projection.