The acceleration due to gravity becomes $\left(\frac{g}{2}\right)$ ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth) at a height equal to

  • A
    $4 R$
  • B
    $(\sqrt{2}-1) R$
  • C
    $2 R$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{2}$

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