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If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface, the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass m  raised from the surface of earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth R, is

a
12mgR
b
2 mgR
c
mgR
d
14mgR

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Gain in potential energy  ΔU=mgh1+hRIf h=R then ΔU=mgR1+RR=12mgR

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