The escape velocity of a body projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth is v.If the body is projected in a direction making an angle `theta` with the vertical, the vetical, the escape velocity would be
A. very close to the surface of the earth
B. `v cos theta`
C. `v sin theta`
D. `v tan theta`

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Correct Answer - a
The escape velocity is independent of the direction of projection. Hence the correct choice is (a).

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