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The value of gravitational acceleration 'g' at a height 'h' above the earth's surface is `(g)/(4)`, then (R = __________ ) (where R = radius of the earth)

A

`h=R`

B

`h=(R )/(2)`

C

`h=(R )/(3)`

D

`h=(R )/(4)`

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