The acceleration of a body due to the attraction of the earth (radius $R$) at a distance $2R$ from the surface of the earth is ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth).

  • A
    $g/9$
  • B
    $g/3$
  • C
    $g/4$
  • D
    $g$

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