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

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