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The acceleration due to gravity on a planet is same as that on earth and its radius is four times that of earth. What will be the value of escape velocity on that planet if it is $$v_e$$ on earth

A
$$4v_e$$
B
$$2v_e$$
C
$$\dfrac{v_e}{2}$$
D
$$v_e$$
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Correct option is B. $$2v_e$$

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