Question

The escape velocity of a body depends upon its mass as

• A. $m^0$
• B. $m^1$
• C. $m^2$
• D. $m^3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $m^0$

escape velocity $v_e=\sqrt{2GM/R}$

where $M$ and $R$ are the mass and radius of the planet.

So, escape velocity is independent of mass of the body.

i.e., $v_e\propto m^0$