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The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth is `11.2 km s^(-1)`. If the body is projected in a direction making an angle `45^@` with the vertical, the escape velocity will be

A

`(11.2)/(sqrt2)km//s`

B

`11.2xxsqrt2km//s`

C

`11.2xx2km//s`

D

`11.2km//s`

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