$A$ body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth with a speed of $k{v_e}$,where $k < 1$ and ${v_e}$ is the escape velocity of the earth. What is the maximum height from the center of the earth that the body will reach? (Given: $R$ is the radius of the earth)

  • A
    $\frac{R}{{{k^2} + 1}}$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{{{k^2} - 1}}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{{1 - {k^2}}}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{{1 + k}}$

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