The height at which the weight of the body become $\frac{1}{9}^{th}$. Its weight on the surface of earth (radius of earth $R$)

  • A

    $h = 3R$

  • B

    $h = R$

  • C

    $h = \frac{R}{2}$

  • D

    $h = 2R$

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