$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the Earth with a velocity equal to one-third of the escape velocity. The maximum height attained by the body will be $...... \ km$. (Take radius of Earth $R = 6400 \ km$ and $g = 10 \ m/s^2$)

  • A
    $800$
  • B
    $1600$
  • C
    $2133$
  • D
    $4800$

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