The height of the point vertically above the earth’s surface, at which acceleration due to gravity becomes $1\%$ of its value at the surface is (Radius of the earth $= R$)

  • A

    $8 \,R$

  • B

    $9 \,R$

  • C

    $10 \,R$

  • D

    $20 \,R$

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