The height in terms of radius of the earth $(R)$, at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes $g/9$, where $g$ is acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface, is . . . . . . .

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

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