If the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth is $g$,what will be the value of $g$ at a height equal to the radius of the Earth from the surface?

  • A
    $g/2$
  • B
    $g/4$
  • C
    $g/8$
  • D
    $g$

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