In order to shift a body of mass $m$ from a circular orbit of radius $3R$ to a higher radius $5R$ around the earth,the work done is

  • A
    $\frac{3GMm}{5R}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{15} \frac{GMm}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{GMm}{2R}$
  • D
    $\frac{GMm}{5R}$

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