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Question

The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is equal to the radius of the earth, is:

A

$\mgR$

B

$\2mgR$

C

$\frac{1}{2}mgR$

D

$\frac{3}{2}mgR$

Answer

$\frac{1}{2}mgR$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : $\frac{1}{2}mgR$