The escape velocity from a planet is $V_e.$  A tunnel is dug along the diameter of the planet and a small body dropped into it. The speed of the body at the centre of the planet will be

  • A

    $\frac {V_e}{\sqrt 2}$

  • B

    $\frac {V_e}{2}$

  • C

    $V_e$

  • D

    $2V_e$

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