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A body weighs W newton at the surface of the earth. Its weight at a height equal to half the radius of the earth will be:

A

$\frac{W}{2}$

B

$\frac{2 W}{3}$

C

$\frac{4 W}{9}$

D

$\frac{W}{4}$

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