If the escape velocity on Earth is $11.2 \text{ km/s}$, what is its value for a planet having double the radius and $8$ times the mass of Earth (in $\text{ km/s}$)?

  • A
    $22.4$
  • B
    $24.3$
  • C
    $26.6$
  • D
    $44.8$

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