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Two particles are projected from the surface of the earth with velocities `sqrt(5/7gR)` and `sqrt(2/5gR)` where, R is the radius of the earth what should be the ratio of maximum heights attained?

A

`2/5`

B

`5/3`

C

`3/5`

D

`5/2`

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