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If both the mass and the radius of earth decrease by 2%, the escape velocity from the surface of earth will

a
increase by 4%
b
decrease by 1.5%
c
increase by 1.5%
d
Remain unchanged

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Ve=2GMR12New mass M1=0.98 M and New radius R1=0.98 R∴ Ve1=2G×0.98M0.98R=2GMR=Ve

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