A body weight $ W $ newton at the surface of the earth. Its weight at a height equal to half the radius of the earth will be

  • A

    $\frac{W}{2}$

  • B

    $\frac{{2W}}{3}$

  • C

    $\frac{{4W}}{9}$

  • D

    $\frac{{8W}}{{27}}$

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