$A$ small asteroid is orbiting around the sun in a circular orbit of radius $r_0$ with speed $v_0$. $A$ rocket is launched from the asteroid with speed $v = \alpha v_0$,where $v$ is the speed relative to the sun. The highest value of $\alpha$ for which the rocket will remain bound to the solar system is (ignoring gravity due to the asteroid and effects of other planets).

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $1$

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