The weight of an object on the surface of the Earth is $72 \, N$. What will be the weight of the object at a height of $R/2$ from the surface of the Earth? ($R$ = radius of the Earth)

  • A
    $28$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $32$
  • D
    $72$

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