At what depth $d$ below the surface of the Earth does the acceleration due to gravity become $\frac{1}{n}$ times its value at the surface? ($R$ = radius of the Earth)

  • A
    $\frac{R}{n}$
  • B
    $R \left( \frac{n-1}{n} \right)$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{n^2}$
  • D
    $R \left( \frac{n}{n+1} \right)$

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