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The escape velocity of a projectile from the earth is approximately

A

`7km//s`

B

`112km//s`

C

`11.2km//s`

D

`1.1km//s`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`v_(o)=sqrt((2GM_(o))/(R_(e ))`
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