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ve and vp denotes the escape velocity from the earth and another planet having twice the radius and the same mean density as the earth. Then 

a
ve=vp
b
ve=vp/2
c
ve=2vp
d
ve=vp/4

detailed solution

Correct option is B

ve=2GMR=R83πGρIf mean density is constant, then ve∝Rvevp=ReRp=12 ⇒ ve=vp2

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