If the gravitational acceleration at surface of Earth is $g$, then increase in potential energy in lifting an object of mass $m$ to a height equal to half of radius of earth from surface will be

  • A

    $\frac{{mgR}}{2}$

  • B

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

  • C

    $\frac{{mgR}}{4}$

  • D

    $\frac{{mgR}}{3}$

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