If the value of $g$ at the surface of the earth is $9.8 \, m/s^2$,then the value of $g$ at a place $480 \, km$ above the surface of the earth will be .......... $m/s^2$. (Radius of the earth is $6400 \, km$)

  • A
    $8.4$
  • B
    $9.8$
  • C
    $7.2$
  • D
    $4.2$

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