The escape velocity of body from a planet does not depend upon;

Correct answer: A. The mass of a body

  • A. The mass of a body
  • B. The mass of the planet
  • C. The average radius of the planet
  • D. The density of the planet

Explanation

The escape velocity 'v' of a body depends upon the acceleration due to gravity of the planet and the radius of the planet but not on mass of planet.

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