The escape velocity from the earth is v e . What is the escape velocity from a planet…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The escape velocity from the earth is ve. What is the escape velocity from a planet whose mass and radius are twice those of the earth?
- ve
- 2 ve
- 4 ve
- 16 ve
Answer
(A) v e
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