Radius of the earth is $R$. If a body is taken to a height $3R$ from the surface of the earth than change in potential energy will be

  • A

    $3mgR$

  • B

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

  • C

    $mgR$

  • D

    $\frac {3}{4}\,mgR$

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