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If a body is projected with a speed lesser than escape velocity, then

A

the body can reach a certain height and may fall down following a straight line path.

B

the body can reach a certain height and may fall down following an approximately parabolic path

C

the body may orbit the earth in a circular orbit

D

the body may orbit the earth in a elliptic orbit

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