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A rocket is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth (radius =R) with a velocity v. To what height will the rocket rise ?(Neglect air friction)

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`h=R/((2gR)/(v^2)-1)`

B

`h=R/((2gR)/(v^2)+1)`

C

`h=R((2gR)/(v^2)-1)`

D

`h=R((2gR)/(v^2)+1)`

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