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The escape velocity from the earth’s surface is 11 kms⁻¹.A certain planet has a radius twice that of the earth but its mean density is the same as that of the earth.The value of the escape velocity from this planet would be
Options
(a) 22 kms⁻¹
(b) 11 kms⁻¹
(c) 5.5 kms⁻¹
(d) 16.5 kms⁻¹
Correct Answer:
22 kms⁻¹
Explanation:
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Escape velocity is related to the velocity by, v² = 2 GM/r
where r is the radius of the planet. G is a constant.
mass density(ρ) = mass/volume
So mass = Mass Density X volume
Mass = 4/3 πr³ x ρ
The escape velocity now is
v² = 2 G/r x 4/3 πr³ x ρ
Let Vs be the escape velocity of Earth and Vp be the escape velocity of planet.
where Rs is the radius of the Earth and Rp is the radius of the planet.
Also given that ρ is same on both planets.
Take the ratio
Vs²/Vp² = Rs²/Rp² as density is same in Earth and the other planet.
Given that Rp=2 Rs.
So, Escape velocity will be
Vp² = Vs² * Rp²/Rs²= 121*4= 484
=> Vp=22 km/s