Given below are two statements | Gravitation

JEE MAIN 2023

13-04-2023 S2

Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : For a planet, if the ratio of mass of the planet to its radius increases, the escape velocity from the planet also increases.
Statement II: Escape velocity is independent of the radius of the planet.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Select the correct option:

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

✓ Correct! Well done.

✗ Incorrect. Try again or view the solution.

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