$A$ body of mass $m$ is raised through a height $h$ above the Earth's surface such that the increase in potential energy is $\frac{mgR}{5}$. The height to which the body is raised is ($R=$ radius of Earth,$g=$ acceleration due to gravity).

  • A
    $R$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{8}$

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