The ratio of the accelerations due to gravity at heights $1280 \ km$ and $3200 \ km$ above the surface of the earth is (Radius of the earth $= 6400 \ km$)

  • A
    $25: 16$
  • B
    $5: 2$
  • C
    $1: 1$
  • D
    $25: 4$

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