What would happen to the escape velocity if the mass of the Earth were doubled, keeping the radius the same?

A. It would remain the same
B. It would increase by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2​
C. It would double
D. It would decrease by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2

Submitted by: Syed Ahsan Ali Shah

Correct Answer: It would decrease by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2 ✔

Last Updated: September 24, 2024