$A$ body of mass $m$ is released from a height of $2R$ above the Earth's surface. What will be its kinetic energy at a height of $R$ from the Earth's surface? (Where $R$ is the radius of the Earth)

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2} \frac{GMm}{R}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{6} \frac{GMm}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3} \frac{GMm}{R}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{3} \frac{GMm}{R}$

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