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A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with a velocity equal to half of escape velocity of the earth. If `R` is radius of the earth, maximum height attained by the body from the surface of the earth is

A

`(R)/(6)`

B

`(R)/(3)`

C

`(2)/(3)R`

D

R

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