$T$ is the time period of a simple pendulum on the Earth's surface. Its time period becomes $xT$ when taken to a height $R$ (equal to the Earth's radius) above the Earth's surface. Then,the value of $x$ will be:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $1/2$
  • D
    $1/4$

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