The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of the Earth is $11 \ km/s$. If the body is projected at an angle of $45^o$ with the vertical,the escape velocity will be ........... $km/s$.

  • A
    $22$
  • B
    $11$
  • C
    $\frac{11}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • D
    $11\sqrt{2}$

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