$A$ simple pendulum has a time period $T_1$ when on the earth's surface and $T_2$ when taken to a height $R$ above the earth's surface,where $R$ is the radius of the earth. The value of $T_2/T_1$ is

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $2$

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