$A$ body of weight $W$ is projected vertically upwards from the Earth's surface to reach a height above the Earth which is equal to nine times the radius of the Earth. The weight of the body at that height will be

  • A
    $W/81$
  • B
    $W/100$
  • C
    $W/9$
  • D
    $W/3$

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