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A particle falls towards earth from infinity. It's velocity reaching the Earth would be `.........`

A

infinity

B

`sqrt(2gR)`

C

`2sqrt(gR)`

D

zero

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B

This should be equal escape velocity is = `sqrt(2gR)`
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