NEETPhysics-Gravitation

NEET Physics Escape Velocity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

The ratio of accelerations due to gravity g₁: g₂ on the surface of two planets is 5: 2 and the ratio of their respective average densities ρ₁: ρ₂ is 2: 1. What is the ratio of respective escape velocities v₁ / v₂ from the surface of the planets?

A

5: 2

B

√5 : √2

C

5: 2√2

D

25: 4

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Escape velocity is proportional to the square root of the product of gravitational acceleration and radius, which is related to density.

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