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Two planets $P_1$ and $P_2$ with equal mass have radii $R_1$ and $R_2$, respectively, where $R_2=\frac{R_1}{2}$. The escape speeds of $P_1$ and $P_2$ are $v_1$ and $v_2$, respectively. Then $\frac{v_2}{v_1}$ is:
Detailed Solution
$v_{es}=\sqrt{\frac{2GM}{R}}$. With equal masses, $\frac{v_2}{v_1}=\sqrt{\frac{R_1}{R_2}}=\sqrt{2}$.
