The energy required to take a body from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth is $W$. The energy required to take this body from the surface of the earth to a height equal to twice the radius of the earth is:

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

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