The depth $d$ at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes $\frac{1}{n}$ times the value at the surface is [$R =$ 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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