A ball is projected with kinetic energy $E$ at an angle of ${45^o}$ to the horizontal. At the highest point during its flight, its kinetic energy will be

  • [AIEEE 2002]
  • [AIPMT 2001]
  • [AIPMT 1997]
  • A

    Zero

  • B

    $\frac{E}{2}$

  • C

    $\frac{E}{{\sqrt 2 }}$

  • D

    $E$

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