BITSAT2010PhysicsGravitationActual
Two planets A and B have the same material density. If the radius of A is twice that of B , then the ratio of the escape velocity v _ A / v _ B is
Options
- A2
- B2
- C1 / 2
- D1 / 2
Correct answer
A. 2
Step-by-step solution
v_ e = 2 g R = 2 G M R² R= 2 G d 4 3 R³ R² R= R 2 Gd 4 3 as v_ e R for same density, v_ A v_ B =2