What is the potential energy of a satellite at a height of $6.4 \times 10^6 \, m$ from the surface of the Earth? ($R_e$ = radius of the Earth)

  • A
    $-0.5 \, mgR_e$
  • B
    $-mgR_e$
  • C
    $-2 \, mgR_e$
  • D
    $4 \, mgR_e$

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