The ratio of escape velocity at earth $(v_e)$ to the escape velocity at a planet $(v_p)$ whose radius and mean density are twice as that of earth is:

  • A
    $1 : 2\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1 : 4$
  • C
    $1 : \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $1 : 2$

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