Jupiter's mass and radius is respectively 100 times and 64 times more than that of Mars while Mars mass and radius is respectively 16 times and 9 times less than that of earth. If the escape velocity of earth is 11.2 \( \text{kms}^{-1} \) , what is the escape velocity of Jupiter?

A 21 \( \text{kms}^{-1} \)

B 10.5 \( \text{kms}^{-1} \)

C 11.94 \( \text{kms}^{-1} \)

D 14.93 \( \text{kms}^{-1} \)

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

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