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Two escape speed from the surface of earth is `V_(e)`. The escape speed from the surface of a planet whose mass and radius are double that of earth will be.

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`V_(e)`

B

`2V_(e)`

C

`4V_(e)`

D

`2sqrt(2)V_(e)`

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To find the escape speed from the surface of a planet whose mass and radius are double that of Earth, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the formula for escape speed The escape speed \( V_e \) from the surface of a celestial body is given by the formula: \[ V_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}} \] where: - \( G \) is the universal gravitational constant, - \( M \) is the mass of the body, - \( R \) is the radius of the body. ### Step 2: Define the parameters for Earth Let: - The mass of Earth be \( M_e \), - The radius of Earth be \( R_e \). Thus, the escape speed from Earth is: \[ V_e = \sqrt{\frac{2GM_e}{R_e}} \] ### Step 3: Define the parameters for the new planet According to the problem, the mass and radius of the new planet are double that of Earth: - Mass of the planet \( M_p = 2M_e \), - Radius of the planet \( R_p = 2R_e \). ### Step 4: Substitute the parameters into the escape speed formula for the new planet Using the escape speed formula for the new planet, we have: \[ V_{ep} = \sqrt{\frac{2G(2M_e)}{2R_e}} \] ### Step 5: Simplify the expression Now, simplify the expression: \[ V_{ep} = \sqrt{\frac{2G(2M_e)}{2R_e}} = \sqrt{\frac{2GM_e}{R_e}} = V_e \] ### Conclusion Thus, the escape speed from the surface of the planet whose mass and radius are double that of Earth is equal to the escape speed from Earth: \[ V_{ep} = V_e \] ### Final Answer The escape speed from the surface of the planet is \( V_e \). ---
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