The escape velocity from the surface of Earth of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is $V_{e}$. The escape velocity from the surface of a planet whose mass and radius are $3$ times that of the Earth will be:

  • A
    $V_{e}$
  • B
    $3 V_{e}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3} V_{e}$
  • D
    $9 V_{e}$

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