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At which depth from Earth surface, acceleration due to gravity is decreased by 1 % ?

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To find the depth at which the acceleration due to gravity is decreased by 1%, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We need to find the depth \( d \) from the Earth's surface where the acceleration due to gravity \( g \) is decreased by 1%. 2. **Fractional Decrease in Gravity**: ...
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