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A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with a velocity equal to half of escape velocity of the earth. If `R` is radius of the earth, maximum height attained by the body from the surface of the earth is

A

`R/3`

B

`R/6`

C

`2R//3`

D

R

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