$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with a velocity equal to half the escape velocity. If $R$ is the radius of the earth,the maximum height attained by the body from the surface of the earth is

  • A
    $\frac{R}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 R}{3}$
  • D
    $R$

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