What is the value of escape velocity of a body lying on the surface of Earth and Moon?

  • A
    Earth: $11.2 \text{ km/s}$,Moon: $2.38 \text{ km/s}$
  • B
    Earth: $9.8 \text{ km/s}$,Moon: $1.6 \text{ km/s}$
  • C
    Earth: $11.2 \text{ m/s}$,Moon: $2.38 \text{ m/s}$
  • D
    Earth: $2.38 \text{ km/s}$,Moon: $11.2 \text{ km/s}$

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