The depth d at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes 1/n times the value of the surface, is [R = radius of the earth] - VgyanHub

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The depth d at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes 1/n times the value of the surface, is [R = radius of the earth]

Options :

(a) R/n
(b) R(n-1/n)
(c) R/n^2
(d) R(n/n+1)

Answer :

(b) R(n-1/n)

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