A body of mass $m$ is situated at a distance equal to $2R$ ($R-$ radius of earth) from earth's surface. The minimum energy required to be given to the body so that it may escape out of earth's gravitational field will be

  • A

    $mgR$

  • B

    $\frac{mgR}{3}$

  • C

    $\frac{mgR}{2}$

  • D

    $\frac{mgR}{4}$

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