If a body is projected with speed less than escape velocity, the body:

Can reach a certain height and may fall down following a straight line path.

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Can reach a certain height and may fall down following a parabolic path.

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May orbit the earth in a circular orbit.

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May orbit the earth in an elliptical orbit.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Can reach a certain height and may fall down following a straight line path.
B Can reach a certain height and may fall down following a parabolic path.
C May orbit the earth in a circular orbit.
If a body is projected with speed less than escape velocity the body: can reach a certain height and may fall down following a straight line path or can reach a certain height and may fall down following a parabolic path or may orbit the earth in a circular orbit.

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