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A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth's radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest.

A

At the instant just after the body is projected

B

At the highest position of the body

C

At the instant just before the body hits the earth

D

It remains constant all through

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