The height at which the weight of a body becomes $\frac{1}{9} ^{th}$ its weight on the surface of earth (radius of earth is $R$)

  • A

    $h= 3\, R$

  • B

    $h = R$

  • C

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

  • D

    $h = 2R$

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