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Which body in the solar system has the highest escape velocity among these options?

Correct answer C. Jupiter

Explanation

Escape velocity √(2GM/R) is largest for Jupiter, about 59.5 km/s, because of its enormous mass compared with Earth, Neptune or the Moon.

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