$A$ body of mass $m$ is situated at a distance equal to $2R$ ($R$ is the radius of the Earth) from the Earth's surface. The minimum energy required to be given to the body so that it may escape out of the Earth's gravitational field is:

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

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