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Escape velocity from the moon surface is...

Escape velocity from the moon surface is less than that on the earth surface, because

A

Moon has no atmosphere while the earth has

B

Radius of moon is less than that of the earth

C

Moon is nearer to the sun

D

Moon is attracted by other planets

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