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At what depth below the surface of the earth, acceleration due to gravity g will be half its value 1600 km above the surface of the earth ?

A

`4.2 xx 10^(6)` m

B

`3.19 xx 10^(6)`m

C

`1.59 xx 10^(6)` m

D

None of the above

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  • At what depth below the surface of the earth, acceleration due to gravity g will be half its value 1600km above the surface of the earth?

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    `4.2 xx 10^(6)m`
    B
    `3.19 xx 10^(6)m`
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    `1.59 xx 10^(6)m`
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    none of the above

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    B
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    D
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