A rocket is launched vertical from the surface of the earth of radius R with initial speed v. If atmospheric resistance is neglected , then maximum height attained by the rocket is (1) h=R/ (2gR/v^2 -1) (2) h=R/ (2gR/v^2 +1) (3) h=R^2/ (2gR/v^2 -1) (4) h=R^2/ (2gR/v^2 +1)

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