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A ball of mass m is fired vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with velocity `nv_(e)`, where `v_(e)` is the escape velocity and `nlt1`. Neglecting air resistance, to what height will the ball rise? (Take radius of the earth=R):-

A

R/n

B

`R//(1-n^(2))`

C

`Rn^(2)//(1-n^(2))`

D

`Rn^(2)`

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