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Published on: September 13, 2026
The ratio of escape velocity of a planet to the escape velocity of earth will be:-
Given: Mass of the planet is 16 times mass of earth and radius of the planet is 4 times the radius of earth.
A
4 : 1
B
1 : 4
C
1 : 
D
2 : 1
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The formula to calculate the escape velocity is given by
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For the Earth, it is given by
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and, for the planet, it is given by
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Divide equation by equation and simplify to obtain the required ratio.
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Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation to obtain the required ratio.
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