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The value of the acceleration due to gravity g a point 5.0 km above the earth's surface and 5.0 km below the earth's surface are respectively

A

`9.78m/s^2, 9.79 m/s^2`

B

`9.78 m/s^2, 0`

C

`9.79 m/s^2, 0`

D

`9.78m/s^2, 9.78 m/s^2`

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