$A$ body of mass $m$ is placed on the earth's surface. It is taken from the earth's surface to a height $h = 3R$. The change in gravitational potential energy of the body is

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

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