If is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface

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Problem

g

is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface, what is the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass

m

raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius

R

of the earth? (1)

\frac{1}{2} mg R

(2)

2 mg R

(3)

mg R

(4)

\frac{1}{4} mg R