The height of any point $P$ above the surface of earth is equal to diameter of earth. The value of acceleration due to gravity at point $P$ will be : (Given $g=$ acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)

  • [JEE MAIN 2022]
  • A

    $g / 2$

  • B

    $g / 4$

  • C

    $g / 3$

  • D

    $g / 9$

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