$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the Earth's surface with velocity $2 V_e$,where $V_e$ is the escape velocity from the Earth's surface. The velocity when the body escapes the gravitational pull is

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} V_e$
  • B
    $V_e$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2} V_e$
  • D
    $\frac{V_e}{\sqrt{3}}$

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