The minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of earth of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R from the surface of the earth is:

1. A. 5GmM 6R
2. B. 2GmM 3R
3. C. GmM 2R
4. D. GmM 3R

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