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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 then 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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