The escape velocity for a body of mass 1 kg from the earth surface is 
. The escape velocity for a body of mass 100 kg would be
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Escape velocity is independent of mass of projectile which is projected. Therefore, escape
velocity of body of mass 100 kg will also be 
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