$A$ planet has twice the radius but the mean density is $\frac{1}{4}^{th}$ as compared to Earth. What is the ratio of the escape velocity from Earth to that from the planet?

  • A
    $3:1$
  • B
    $1:2$
  • C
    $1:1$
  • D
    $2:1$

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