Two planets $P_1$ and $P_2$ with equal mass have radii $R_1$ and $R_2$, respectively, where $R_2 = \frac{R_1}{2}$. The escape speeds of $P_1$ and $P_2$ are $v_1$ and $v_2$, respectively. Then $\frac{v_2}{v_1}$ is :

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $2$

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