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At what depth below the surface of the earth acceleration due to gravity will be half its value at 1600 km above the surface of the earth ?

A

`4.2 xx 10^(6)m`

B

`3.19 xx 10^(6)m`

C

`1.59 xx 10^(6)m`

D

none of the above

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