The depth $d$ at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes $\frac{1}{n}$ times the value at the earth's surface is $(R = \text{radius of the earth})$

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

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