NEETPhysics-Gravitation
NEET Physics Escape Velocity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The escape velocity of a planet having mass 6 times and radius 2 times as that of earth is
A
√3Ve
B
2√3Ve
C
√2Ve
D
2Ve
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Escape velocity is given by v = √(2GM/R). For the planet, v = √(2G(6M)/(2R)) = √3Ve.
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