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A body of mass 'm' is raised from the surface fo the earth to a height 'nR'(`R`-radius of the earth). Magnitude of the change in the gravitational potential energy of the body is (`g`-acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth)

A

`((n)/(n+1))mgR`

B

`((n-1)/(n))mgR`

C

`(mgR)/(n)`

D

`(mgR)/((n-1))`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`DeltaGPE=(mgh)/(1+h/R)`
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