The ratio of the radii of the planets P1 and P2 is k1. The corresponding ratio of the acceleration due to the gravity on them is k2. The ratio of the escape velocities from them will be
A
k1k2
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B
√k1k2
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C
√(k1/k2)
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D
√(k2/k1)
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Solution
The correct option is C√k1k2 ve=√2gR ∴(ve)p1(ve)p2=√g1R1√g2R2=√{(g1g2)×(R1R2)}=√k1k2