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The value of g decreases inside the surf...

The value of g decreases inside the surface of Earth because

A

A force of upward attraction is applied by the shell of Earth above

B

The shell of Earth above exerts no net force

C

The distance from the centre of the Earth decreases

D

The density of the material at the centre of the Earth is very small

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C
`g.=g(1-d/R)`
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