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A body is launched from the earth’s surface, of radius R, so that it just escapes ...

A body is launched from the earth’s surface, of radius R, so that it just escapes from the gravitational influence of the earth; If the gravitational constant is G and the mass of the earth is M, what is the escape velocity of the boby.
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  • A \(\sqrt{2GM}\) ÷ R
  • B \(\frac{\sqrt{2GM}}{R}\)
  • C \(\frac{\sqrt{2G}}{MR}\)
  • D \(\sqrt{2GMR}\)
  • E \(\frac{\sqrt{R}}{2GM}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
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