The time period of a simple pendulum on the surface of the earth is $T$. The height above the surface of the earth at which the time period of the pendulum becomes $2T$ is (Radius of the earth $= 6400 \text{ km}$) (in $\text{ km}$)

  • A
    $3200$
  • B
    $6400$
  • C
    $19200$
  • D
    $800$

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