The escape velocity from Earth does not depend on MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The escape velocity from Earth does not depend on
A. Mass of the object
B. Universal gravitational constant
C. Radius of Earth
D. Mass of Earth
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
v_esc = √(2GM/R), independent of m. Heavier object needs more energy, but velocity same. All objects fall at same rate. Important concept.

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