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The mass of a spaceship is 1000 kg. It is to be launched from the earth's surface out into free space. The value of 'g' and 'R' (radius of earth) are `10 m//s^(2)` and 6400 km respectively. The required energy for this work will be :

A

`6.4 xx 10^(11)` Joules

B

`6.4 xx 10^(8)` Joules

C

`6.4 xx 10^(9)` Joules

D

`6.4 xx 10^(10)` Joules

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