Gas escapes from the surface of a planet because it acquires an escape velocity. The escape velocity will depend on which of the following factors :
$I.$ Mass of the planet
$II.$ Mass of the particle escaping
$III.$ Temperature of the planet
$IV.$ Radius of the planet
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

  • A
    $I$ and $II$
  • B
    $II$ and $IV$
  • C
    $I$ and $IV$
  • D
    $I, III$ and $IV$

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