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A body of mass `m` is lifted from the surface of earth of height equal to `R//3` where `R` is the radius of earth, potential energy of the body increases by

A

`mgR//3`

B

`mgR//4`

C

`2mgR//3`

D

`mgR//9`

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