If an object is projected vertically upwards with a speed equal to half the escape speed of Earth,then the maximum height attained by it is ($R$ is the radius of Earth).

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

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