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If `g` is same at a height `h` and at a depth `d`, then

A

`R=2d`

B

`d=2h`

C

`h=d`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the gravitational acceleration \( g \) at a height \( h \) above the Earth's surface and at a depth \( d \) below the Earth's surface. We will derive the relationship between \( h \) and \( d \) based on the given condition that \( g \) is the same at both locations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Acceleration at Height**: The gravitational acceleration \( g_h \) at a height \( h \) above the Earth's surface is given by the formula: \[ g_h = g \left(1 - \frac{2h}{R}\right) \] where \( g \) is the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the Earth and \( R \) is the radius of the Earth. 2. **Understanding Gravitational Acceleration at Depth**: The gravitational acceleration \( g_d \) at a depth \( d \) below the Earth's surface is given by the formula: \[ g_d = g \left(1 - \frac{d}{R}\right) \] 3. **Setting the Two Expressions Equal**: Since it is given that \( g_h = g_d \), we can set the two expressions equal to each other: \[ g \left(1 - \frac{2h}{R}\right) = g \left(1 - \frac{d}{R}\right) \] 4. **Cancelling \( g \)**: We can cancel \( g \) from both sides (assuming \( g \neq 0 \)): \[ 1 - \frac{2h}{R} = 1 - \frac{d}{R} \] 5. **Simplifying the Equation**: Subtracting 1 from both sides gives: \[ -\frac{2h}{R} = -\frac{d}{R} \] Multiplying through by -1 results in: \[ \frac{2h}{R} = \frac{d}{R} \] 6. **Removing \( R \)**: Since \( R \) is a common factor, we can multiply both sides by \( R \) (assuming \( R \neq 0 \)): \[ 2h = d \] 7. **Final Relationship**: Rearranging gives us the final relationship between depth \( d \) and height \( h \): \[ d = 2h \] ### Conclusion: The correct answer is that the depth \( d \) is equal to twice the height \( h \), which corresponds to option 2.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the gravitational acceleration \( g \) at a height \( h \) above the Earth's surface and at a depth \( d \) below the Earth's surface. We will derive the relationship between \( h \) and \( d \) based on the given condition that \( g \) is the same at both locations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Acceleration at Height**: The gravitational acceleration \( g_h \) at a height \( h \) above the Earth's surface is given by the formula: \[ g_h = g \left(1 - \frac{2h}{R}\right) ...
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