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The escape speed of a body from the surface of a planet of density `rho` and radius R is proportional to

A

`Rsqrtrho`

B

`rho sqrtR`

C

`sqrt(R rho)`

D

`sqrt(rho/R)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`Rsqrtrho ["Recall" : v_(e ) = 2R sqrt(2pi rho G)/3]`
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