Question
Physics Question on Gravitational potential energy
A body of mass w taken from the earth's surface to the height equal to twice the radius (R) of the earth. The change in potential energy of body will be
A
mg2R
B
⅔ mgR
C
3mgR
D
⅓ mgR
Answer
⅔ mgR
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): ⅔ mgR