$A$ body of mass $m$ is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth $(R_e)$. The increase in potential energy will be . . . . . . . ($g$ is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}mgR_e$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{4}mgR_e$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}mgR_e$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}mgR_e$

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