$A$ body is projected vertically from the Earth's surface with a velocity equal to half the escape velocity. The maximum height reached by the body is ($R =$ radius of the Earth).

  • A
    $R$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{4}$

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