The ratio of the radii of two planets is ' r ' and the ratio of accelerations due to gravity on
the planets is ' x '. Then the ratio of the escape velocities from the planets is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Escape velocity is given by:
Ratio of radii of two planets, 
Ratio of acceleration due to gravity of two planets,
Ratio of escape velocity, 
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