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At what depth from the surface of the earth, the acceleration due to gravity will be `(1)/(4)` th the value of g on the surface of the eath ?

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To find the depth from the surface of the Earth where the acceleration due to gravity is one-fourth of its value on the surface, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: The acceleration due to gravity at a depth \( d \) from the surface of the Earth is given by the formula: \[ g' = g \left(1 - \frac{d}{R}\right) ...
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