At a height $R$ above the earth's surface,the gravitational acceleration is ($R$ = radius of earth,$g$ = acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface).

  • A
    $g$
  • B
    $\frac{g}{8}$
  • C
    $\frac{g}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{g}{2}$

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