$A$ body of mass $2\, kg$ is thrown up vertically with a kinetic energy of $490\, J$. If the acceleration due to gravity is $9.8\, m/s^2$,then the height at which the kinetic energy of the body becomes half its original value is ............ $m$.

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $12.5$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $10$

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