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The change in the value of g at a height h above the surface of the earth is the same as at a depth d below the surface of earth. When both d and h are much smaller than the radius of earth, then which one of the following is correct ?

A

`d = (h)/(2)`

B

`d = (3h)/(2)`

C

`d = 2h`

D

d = h

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The correct Answer is:
C
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