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A spherical uniform planet is rotating about its axis. The velocity of a point on its equator is `V`. Due to the rotation of planet about its axis the acceleration due to gravity `g` at equator is `1//2` of `g` at poles. The escape velocity of a particle on the planet in terms of `V`.

A

`V_(e) = 2V`

B

`V_(e) = V`

C

`V_(e) = V//2`

D

`V_(e) = sqrt(3) V`

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