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If a body is raised from the surface of the earth upto height R, what is the change in potential energy?

A

mgR

B

`(3)/(2)mgR`

C

`(mgR)/(2)`

D

`(mgR)/(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`P.E=mgh`
`h=(R )/(2)`
`therefore P.E=(mgR)/(2)`
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