$A$ body of mass $m$ starts falling from a point $2R$ above the Earth's surface. What is its kinetic energy when it has fallen to a point $R$ above the Earth's surface? [$R$ = Radius of Earth,$M$ = Mass of Earth,$G$ = Gravitational Constant]

  • 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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