$A$ body weighs $W$ newton on the surface of the earth. Its weight at a height equal to half the radius of the earth will be:

  • A
    $\frac{W}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2W}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{4W}{9}$
  • D
    $\frac{8W}{27}$

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