$A$ particle of mass $m$ is projected with a velocity $u$ making an angle $45^o$ with the horizontal. The magnitude of the torque due to weight of the projectile, when the particle is at its maximum height, about the point of projectile

  • A

    $mu^2$

  • B

    $\frac{3}{4}\,mu^2$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{4} \,mu^2$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{2}\, mu^2$

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