The height of any point $P$ above the surface of the Earth is equal to the diameter of the Earth. The value of acceleration due to gravity at point $P$ will be: (Given $g = $ acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the Earth)

  • A
    $g / 2$
  • B
    $g / 4$
  • C
    $g / 3$
  • D
    $g / 9$

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