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If $\mathrm{g}$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface, the gain in the potential energy of object of mass $m$ raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius $R$ of the earth is
PhysicsGravitationJEE MainJEE Main 2004
Options:
  • A
    $2 \mathrm{mgR}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mgR}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{mgR}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{mgR}$
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The correct answer is:
$\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mgR}$
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