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physics question! escape velocity???

The escape velocity from planet A is double that for planet B. The two planets have the same mass.What is the ratio of their radii r A / r B? r A / r B =_________

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Everardo Feil

Feb 20, 2025

Ve = sqrt (2GM/r)Ve.a = 2Ve.bVe.a/Ve.b = 2 = sqrt (r.b/ra) r.a/r.b = 1/2^2 = 1/4... Show More
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Everardo Feil

Feb 20, 2025

Here is your equation:escape velocity = sq root(GM/r)G and M are both constants here. Can you figure out the ratio from this?... Show More

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