Question 117 of 223
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : For a planet, if the ratio of mass of the planet to its radius increase, the escape velocity from the planet also increase.
Statement II : Escape velocity is independent of the radius of the planet.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
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Answer: (B) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
The escape velocity is given by the formula
Clearly, the escape velocity depends on the mass and radius of the planet. Hence, if the ratio increases the escape velocity also increases.
So, Statement I is correct while statement II is wrong.
Clearly, the escape velocity depends on the mass and radius of the planet. Hence, if the ratio increases the escape velocity also increases.
So, Statement I is correct while statement II is wrong.
