At what depth does the acceleration due to gravity become $\frac{g}{4}$? ($R$ = radius of the Earth)

  • A
    $R$
  • B
    $\frac{3R}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{4}$

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