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The radius of a planet is twice that of the earth but its average density is the same. If the escape speed at the planet and at the earth are `v_(p)` and `v_(e)`, respectively, then prove that `v_(p)=2v_(e)`

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To solve the problem, we need to derive the escape speed for both the planet and the Earth and then compare them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Escape Speed**: The escape speed \( v \) from a celestial body is given by the formula: \[ v = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}} ...
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