The escape speed of an electron launched from the surface of a glass sphere of diameter $1\ cm$ that has been charged to $10\ nC$ is $x \times 10^7\ m/sec$ . The value of $x$ is 

  • A

    $8$

  • B

    $6$

  • C

    $9$

  • D

    $12$

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