The trajectory of a projectile,projected from the ground,is given by $y = x - \frac{x^2}{20}$,where $x$ and $y$ are measured in meters. The maximum height attained by the projectile will be $...........\,m$.

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10 \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $200$
  • D
    $10$

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