$A$ body of mass $m$ is taken from the Earth's surface to a height $h$ equal to twice the radius of the Earth $(R_e)$. The increase in potential energy will be: (where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth)

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

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