Given below are two statements: Statement I : For a planet, if the ratio of mass of the planet to its radius increases, the escape velocity from the planet also increases. Statement II : Escape velocity is independent of the radius of the planet. In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : For a planet, if the ratio of mass of the planet to its radius increases, the escape velocity from the planet also increases.

Statement II : Escape velocity is independent of the radius of the planet.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

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