The ratio of gravitational acceleration at height $3R$ to that at height $4R$ from the surface of the earth is (where $R$ is the radius of the earth):

  • A
    $9/16$
  • B
    $25/16$
  • C
    $16/25$
  • D
    $16/9$

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