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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`

C

`1.59 xx 10^(6)m`

D

none of the above

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