The height at which the weight of a body becomes $\left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{\text{th}}$ of its weight on the surface of the Earth is $(R = \text{radius of Earth})$: (in $R$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $2$

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