The height of the point vertically above the earth's surface,at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes $1\%$ of its value at the surface is (Radius of the earth $= R$). (in $,R$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $20$

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