The radius of the earth is $R$. If a body is taken to a height $3R$ from the surface of the earth,then the change in potential energy will be:

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

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