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The ratio of escape velocities of two planets, if g value on the two planets are 9.9 m/s2 and 3.3 m/s2 and their radii are 6400 km and 3200 km respectively is

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2:1
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6:1
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3:1
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1:2
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Solution

The correct option is B 6:1
The escape velocity from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R is given by

Ve=2GMR

Ve=2GMR2×R

putting the value, g=GMR2

Ve=2gR

So, VegR

Ve1Ve2=g1g2×R1R2

Ve1Ve2=(9.93.3)×(64003200)=3×2

Ve1:Ve2=6:1

Hence, option (b) is correct.

Why this question: To make students to understand the dependence of escape velocity on acceleration due to gravity and radius of a planet.

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