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A projectile of mass `m` is fired from the surface of the earth at an angle `alpha = 60^(@)` from the vertical. The initial speed `upsilon_(0)` is equal to `sqrt((GM_(e))/(R_(e))`. How high does the projectile rise ? Neglect air resistance and the earth's rotation.

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

8

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