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Which statement is true about escape velocity?
A
Escape velocity is independent of the mass of the planet
B
Escape velocity is independent of the mass of the escaping object
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C
Escape velocity decreases with an increase in the radius of the planet
D
Escape velocity depends on the shape of the planet
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A
Escape velocity is independent of the mass of the planet
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B
Escape velocity is independent of the mass of the escaping object
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C
Escape velocity decreases with an increase in the radius of the planet
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D
Escape velocity depends on the shape of the planet
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Explanation
Escape velocity depends on the planet, not on the mass of the escaping object.
So the correct answer is Escape velocity is independent of the mass of the escaping object.
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