The escape velocity for a planet is $v_e$. $A$ tunnel is dug along a diameter of the planet and a small body is dropped into it at the surface. When the body reaches the centre of the planet,its speed will be

  • A
    $v_e$
  • B
    $\frac{v_e}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C
    $\frac{v_e}{2}$
  • D
    $0$

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