If the value of g at the surface of the earth is $9.8$ $m/{\sec ^2}$, then the value of g at a place $480\, km$ above the surface of the earth will be .......... $m/{\sec ^2}$. (Radius of the earth is $6400\, km$)   

  • A

    $8.4$

  • B

    $9.8$

  • C

    $7.2$

  • D

    $4.2$

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