$A$ body of mass $m$ rises to a height $h = R/5$ from the earth's surface,where $R$ is the earth's radius. If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface,the increase in potential energy is:

  • A
    $mg/h$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{6} mgh$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{5} mgh$
  • D
    $\frac{6}{7} mgh$

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