The height $h$ from the surface of the earth at which the value of $g$ will be reduced by $64 \%$ from the value at the surface of the earth is ($R=$ radius of the earth).

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3} R$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3} R$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{2} R$
  • D
    $2 R$

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