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If V, R and g denote respectively the escape velocity from the surface of the earth radius of the earth, and acceleration due to gravity, then the correct equation is

A

`V=sqrt(gR)`

B

`V=sqrt(4/3 gR^(3))`

C

`V=R sqrt(g)`

D

`V=sqrt(2gR)`

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