The escape velocity from the surface of the Earth is $V_e$. The escape velocity from the surface of a planet whose mass and radius are $3$ times those of the Earth will be:

  • A
    $V_e$
  • B
    $3V_e$
  • C
    $9V_e$
  • D
    $V_e / 3$

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