If the Mass of a Planet Is Doubled with No

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the mass of a planet is doubled with no increase in its size,the escape speed for that planet is

• A)increased by a factor of 1.4.
• B)increased by a factor of 2.
• C)not changed.
• D)reduced by a factor of 1.4.
• E)reduced by a factor of 2.

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