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Escape velocity from the moon surface is less than that on the earth surface, because

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The escape velocity on the moon is less than that on the earth.

Escape velocity from the surface of moon is less than that from the surface of earth because the moon has no atmosphere while earth has a very dense one.

Escape velocity from the surface of moon is less than that from the surface of earth because the moon has no atmosphere while earth has a very dense one.

The ratio of the mass of the moon to that of the earth is 1:81. If the radius of the moon is assumed to be one-fourth of that of the earth , then what is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon in terms of that on the earth's surface ? Hence, find the escape velocity from the surface of the moon in terms of that from the earth's surface.

Is the given statement is TRUE or FALSE: The escape velocity on the Moon is less than that on the Earth.