If the value of $g$ (acceleration due to gravity) at the Earth's surface is $10 \ m/s^2$,what is its value in $m/s^2$ at the center of the Earth,assuming the Earth is a sphere of radius $R$ meters with uniform mass density?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10/R$
  • C
    $10/2R$
  • D
    Zero

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