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The acceleration due to gravity decreases whether we go above or below the surface of Earth at a given location. At what ultitude above the surface its value would be the same as its value at a depth of 100 km? Ignore the density variations and Earth's rotation

A

100 km

B

200 km

C

150 km

D

50 km

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