If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface,the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass $m$ raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius $R$ of the earth,is

  • A
    $2\,mgR$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}\,mgR$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}\,mgR$
  • D
    $mgR$

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