NEET2013Physics-Gravitation

NEET 2013 Physics Escape Velocity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The radius of a planet is twice the radius of Earth. Both have equal average mass densities. If Vₚ and Vₑ are escape velocities of the planet and the Earth, respectively, then:

A

Vₚ = 1.5 Vₑ

B

Vₚ = 2 Vₑ

C

Vₚ = 3 Vₑ

D

Vₑ = 1.5 Vₚ

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Escape velocity is proportional to the square root of the radius for constant density. Thus, Vₚ = √2 Vₑ = 2 Vₑ.

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