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A satellite of mass m is orbiting around the earth at a height equal to twice the radius of the earth ( R ). Its potential energy is given by

A

`(-2 mgR)`

B

`-(mg) R/2`

C

`-2 mg R/3`

D

`- mg R/3`

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C
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