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The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of Earth is `11 "kms"^(-1)`If the body is projected at an angle of`45^(@)` with verical, the escape velocity will be ........

A

`11/(sqrt(2))`

B

`11sqrt(2)`

C

22

D

11

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