$A$ body is projected up with a velocity equal to $\frac{3}{4}$ of the escape velocity from the surface of the earth. The height it reaches is (Radius of the earth $= R$)

  • A
    $\frac{10 R}{9}$
  • B
    $\frac{9 R}{7}$
  • C
    $\frac{9 R}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{10 R}{3}$

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