$A$ body of mass $m$ is placed on the earth's surface. It is taken from the earth's surface to a height $h = 3R$ ($R$ is the radius of the earth). The change in gravitational potential energy of the body is

  • A
    $\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) mgR$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) mgR$
  • C
    $\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) mgR$
  • D
    $\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) mgR$

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