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A body of mass `m` taken form the earth's surface to the height is equal to twice the radius `(R)` of the earth. The change in potential energy of body will be

A

`mg2R`

B

`(2)/(3)mgR`

C

`3mgR`

D

`(1)/(3)mgR`

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