The acceleration due to gravity at a height1 km above the earth is the same as at a depth 
below the surface of earth. Then
A
km
B
km
C
km
D
km
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: The acceleration due to gravity at a height 
is given as
where 
is radius of earth.
The acceleration due to gravity at a depth 
is given a 
Given, 
km
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