If the gravitational potential of an object of mass $m$ on the surface of the Earth is $\phi$,what is the gravitational potential of an object of mass $2m$?

  • A
    $\phi$
  • B
    $2\phi$
  • C
    $\phi/2$
  • D
    $4\phi$

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