At a certain depth $d$ below the surface of the earth,the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes four times its value at a height $3R$ above the earth's surface. Where $R$ is the radius of the earth (Take $R = 6400 \ km$). The depth $d$ is equal to $............ \ km$.

  • A
    $5260$
  • B
    $640$
  • C
    $2560$
  • D
    $4800$

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