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Assuming that the earth is a sphere of radius `R_E` with uniform density, the distance from its centre at which the acceleration due to gravity is equal to `g/3` (g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth) is

A

`(R_E)/3`

B

`(2R_E)/3`

C

`(R_E)/2`

D

`(R_E)/4`

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The correct Answer is:
A
For inside earth `-gpropr`
`thereforer=(R_E)/3`
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