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For a missile launched with a velocity less than the earth's escape velocity, the total energy is :

A) Zero
B) Either positive or negative
C) Positive
D) Negative

Correct Answer:




D) Negative

Description for Correct answer:
A missile is launched with a velocity less than the escape velocity. The sum of its kinetic energy and potential energy is negative.

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