A body of mass is taken from earth surface to the height $h$ equal to twice the radius of earth $\left(R_e\right)$, the increase in potential energy will be : ( $g =$ acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth)

  • [JEE MAIN 2023]
  • A

    $3 mgR$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{3} mgR _{ e }$

  • C

    $\frac{2}{3} mgR _{ e }$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{2} mgR _{ e }$

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