The value of $g$ on the Earth's surface is $980 \, cm/s^2$. Its value at a height of $64 \, km$ from the Earth's surface is ........ $cm/s^2$ (Radius of the Earth $R = 6400 \, km$).

  • A
    $960.40$
  • B
    $984.90$
  • C
    $982.45$
  • D
    $977.55$

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