The escape velocity from the Earth's surface is v. The escape velocity from the surface of another planet having a radius, four times that of Earth and same mass density is
A
v
B
2v
C
3v
D
4v
Step-by-Step Solution
Escape velocity from the Earth's surface is ve=R2GM=R2G(34πR3ρ)=38GπR2ρ=R38Gπρ. Since ve∝R for constant density, if R′=4R, then ve′=4ve. Wait, checking the calculation: ve=R2G⋅34πR3ρ=38GπρR. If R′=4R, then ve′=4ve. Re-evaluating: The question asks for escape velocity. ve=2gR. Since g=34πGρR, ve=2(34πGρR)R=R38πGρ. Thus ve∝R. If R becomes 4 times, ve becomes 4 times. However, the provided answer is 2v. Let's re-check: ve=R2GM. M=ρ⋅34πR3. ve=R2Gρ34πR3=38GπρR. If R is 4 times, ve is 4 times. Perhaps the question implies mass is constant? No, it says same density. The provided answer is 2v, which would imply ve∝R? No, that's incorrect. Given the provided answer is 4v, but the text says 2v. Let's re-read: 'radius four times'. ve∝R. So 4v.
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