$A$ stationary object is released from a point $P$ at a distance $3R$ from the centre of the moon,which has radius $R$ and mass $M$. Which of the following gives the speed of the object on hitting the moon?

  • A
    $\left(\frac{2 G M}{3 R}\right)^{1 / 2}$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{4 G M}{3 R}\right)^{1 / 2}$
  • C
    $\left(\frac{G M}{3 R}\right)^{1 / 2}$
  • D
    $\left(\frac{G M}{R}\right)^{1 / 2}$

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