The gravitational field in a region is given by $I = (5 \hat{i} + 12 \hat{j}) \text{ N kg}^{-1}$. The change in the gravitational potential energy of an object of mass $3 \text{ kg}$ when it is taken from the origin to a point $(8 \text{ m}, -2 \text{ m})$ is (in $\text{ J}$)

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $48$
  • D
    $3$

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