The weight of a body at the surface of earth is $18 \, N$. The weight of the body at an altitude of $3200 \, km$ above the earth's surface is $........ \, N$ (given,radius of earth $R_e = 6400 \, km$).

  • A
    $9.8$
  • B
    $4.9$
  • C
    $19.6$
  • D
    $8$

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