The weight of a body on the surface of the earth is $100\,N$. The gravitational force on it when taken at a height, from the surface of earth, equal to onefourth the radius of the earth is $..........\,N$

  • [JEE MAIN 2023]
  • A

    $100$ $N$

  • B

    $64$ $N$

  • C

    $50$ $N$

  • D

    $25$ $N$

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