The depth $d$ at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes $\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)$ times the value at the surface of the earth is ($R=$ radius of the earth).

  • A
    $\frac{R(n-1)}{n}$
  • B
    $\frac{R(n+1)}{n}$
  • C
    $\frac{Rn}{(n-1)}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{n}$

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