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A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of a planet of radius `R` with a velocity equal to hall the escape velocity for that planet. The maximum height attained by the body isA. `R//2`B. `R//3`C. `R//5`D. `R//4`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Using law of conservation of energy, we have
`(1)/(2)m((upsilon_(e))/(2))^(2) - (GM m)/(R ) = - (GM m)/((R + h))`
or `(1)/(2)m[(1)/(4)((2GM)/(R ))] - (GM m)/(R ) = (-GM)/((R + h))`
On solving, we get, `h = (R )/(3)`


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