$A$ body of mass $m$ falls from a height $R$ above the surface of the earth,where $R$ is the radius of the earth. What is the velocity attained by the body on reaching the ground? (Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is $g$)

  • A
    $gR$
  • B
    $\sqrt{gR}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{g/R}$
  • D
    $g/R$

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