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The escape velocity for a body projected...

The escape velocity for a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth is `11 km s^-1`. If the body is projected at an angle of `45^@` with the vertical, the escape velocity will be

A

`11.2 km s^-1`

B

`11.6 km s^-1`

C

`12.8 km s^-1`

D

`16.2 km s^-1`

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