An object of mass m is raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth, that is, taken from a distance R to 2R from the center of the earth. What is the gain in its potential energy?

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An object of mass m is raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth, that is, taken from a distance R to 2R from the center of the earth. What is the gain in its potential energy?, mgR, mgR/2, 2mgR, 2mgR/3

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Correct Option is : (B) mgR/2

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