On any planet,the presence of an atmosphere implies ($C_{rms}$ = root mean square velocity of molecules and $V_e$ = escape velocity):

  • A
    $C_{rms} << V_e$
  • B
    $C_{rms} > V_e$
  • C
    $C_{rms} = V_e$
  • D
    $C_{rms} = 0$

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