The escape velocity of a body from the earth's surface is $v_e$. The escape velocity of the same body from a height equal to $R$ from the earth's surface will be

  • A
    $\frac{v_e}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{v_e}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{v_e}{2\sqrt{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{v_e}{4}$

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