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A body of mass `m` is placed on the earth surface is taken to a height of `h=3R`, then, change in gravitational potential energy is

A

`(mgR)/4`

B

`(2mgR)/3`

C

`(3mgR)/4`

D

`(mgR)/6`

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