The atmosphere on a planet is possible only if [where $v_{rms}$ is the root mean square speed of gas molecules on the planet and $v_e$ is the escape speed on its surface]

  • A
    $v_{rms} = v_e$
  • B
    $v_{rms} > v_e$
  • C
    $v_{rms} \leq v_e$
  • D
    $v_{rms} < v_e$

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