The dependence of acceleration due to gravity 
on the distance r from the center of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius 
of uniform density is as shown in figures below
The correct figure is
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: The acceleration due to gravity at a depth 
below surface of earth is
at 
i. e., acceleration due to gravity is zero at the centre of earth.
Thus, the variation in value 
with r is
For, 
Here, 
For 
Here, 
Therefore, the variation of 
with distance from centre of the earth will be as shown in the figure.
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