If the gravitational potential on the surface of the earth is $V_0$,then the potential at a point at a height equal to half of the radius of the earth is ..........

  • A
    $\frac{V_0}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3} V_0$
  • C
    $\frac{V_0}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3 V_0}{2}$

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