$v_e$ and $v_p$ denote the escape velocity from the Earth and another planet having twice the radius and the same mean density as the Earth. Then:

  • A
    $v_e = v_p$
  • B
    $v_e = v_p/2$
  • C
    $v_e = 2v_p$
  • D
    $v_e = v_p/4$

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