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Which of the following statements is incorrect about escape speed?

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It depends on the planet’s mass It increases with altitude Correct It is independent of launch direction It is independent of object mass

Explanation

Escape speed depends on planet parameters (option 1 correct), is independent of direction (option 3 correct), and mass (option 4 correct). Option 2 is incorrect as it decreases with altitude.

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