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A particle is projected vertically upwards with a velocity given by `V=sqrt(gR)`, where R denotes the radius of earth and 'g' the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth, then the maximum height ascended by the particle is :

A

`(3R)/(4)`

B

`(R)/(4)`

C

R

D

`(R)/(2)`

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