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Escape velocity on the earth

A

Is less than that on the moon

B

Depends upon the mass of the body

C

Depends upon the direction of projection

D

Depends upon the height from which it is projected

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The correct Answer is:
D
`v_e=sqrt((2GM)/((R+h)))`
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