1450Every Day ScienceMedium
What would happen to the escape velocity if the mass of the Earth were doubled, keeping the radius the same?
AIt would increase by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2
BIt would decrease by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2
CIt would remain the same
DIt would double
Correct answer
B. It would decrease by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2
Explanation
It would decrease by a factor of 2sqrt{2}2 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.