The Mass and Radius of the Planet Venus Are 81

question 69

Multiple Choice

The mass and radius of the planet Venus are 81% and 95% that of Earth,respectively.How much faster or slower (as a percentage) is the escape velocity from Venus compared to that of Earth?

• A)8% slower
• B)8% faster
• C)12% slower
• D)12% faster
• E)17% slower

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