Q.

The ratio of escape velocity at earth (ve) to the escape velocity at a planet (vp) whose radius and mean density are twice as that of earth is:

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a

1: 2

b

1: 4

c

 1:2

d

1:22

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

As escape velocity v=2GMR

=2GR·4πR33ρ=R8πG3ρ

vevp=ReRp×ρeρp=12×12=122

Rp=2Re and ρp=2ρe

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