$A$ body starts from rest from a point at a distance $R_0$ from the centre of the Earth. The velocity acquired by the body when it reaches the surface of the Earth will be ($R$ represents the radius of the Earth).

  • A
    $2GM\left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R_0} \right)$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2GM\left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R_0} \right)}$
  • C
    $GM\left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R_0} \right)$
  • D
    $2GM\sqrt{\left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{R_0} \right)}$

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