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

a
2mgR
b
mgR
c
12mgR
d
14mgR

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Gain in PE =−GMm2R−−GMmR=GMm2R=12mgR

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