$A$ body is released from a height equal to the radius $(R)$ of the earth. The velocity of the body when it strikes the surface of the earth will be: (Given $g$ = acceleration due to gravity on the earth.)

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

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