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`v_(e)` and `v_(p)` denotes 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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