Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

If the radius of earth reduces by 4% and density remains same then escape velocity will : 

Options:

Decrease by 2% 

Increase by 2% 

Decrease by 4% 

Increase by 4% 

Correct Answer:

Decrease by 4% 

Explanation:

Escape velocity ve ∝ R√ρ and if density remains constant ve ∝ R

So if the radius reduces by 4% then escape velocity also reduces by 4%