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The escape velocity of a body from the earth's surface, `v_("esc")=`……….. .

A

`sqrt((GM)/R)`

B

`sqrt((GM)/R)`

C

`sqrt((2GM)/R)`

D

`sqrt((GM)/(2R))`

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C
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