$A$ body of mass $m$ is situated at a distance $4R_e$ above the Earth's surface,where $R_e$ is the radius of Earth. How much minimum energy must be given to the body so that it may escape?

  • A
    $mgR_e$
  • B
    $2mgR_e$
  • C
    $\frac{mgR_e}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{mgR_e}{16}$

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