Question : Which of the following is not the correct statement about escape velocity?
Option 1: In our solar system, Jupiter has the highest escape velocity
Option 2: On the earth, the escape velocity is 11.2 km/s
Option 3: Escape velocity depends on the mass and radius of the celestial body
Option 4: In our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity
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Correct Answer: In our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity
Solution : The correct option is in our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity .
In our solar system, Mars has the lowest Escape velocity .
The Escape velocity is independent of the body's mass and the direction of projection. It is only determined by the mass and radius of the planet or Earth from which the body is projected.
- Earth's Escape velocity is 11.19 kilometres per second.
- Venus's Escape velocity is 10.36 kilometres per second.
- Mars's Escape velocity is 5.03 kilometres per second.
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