If the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the Earth is $g$,then the increase in potential energy in lifting an object of mass $m$ to a height equal to half of the radius of the Earth from the surface will be:

  • A
    $\frac{mgR}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2mgR}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{mgR}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{mgR}{3}$

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