The depth $d$ at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes $\frac{g}{n}$ is (where $R$ is the radius of the Earth,$g$ is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface,and $n$ is an integer).

  • A
    $\frac{R(n-1)}{n}$
  • B
    $\frac{R(n+1)}{n}$
  • C
    $\frac{R(n-1)^2}{n}$
  • D
    $\frac{R(n+1)^2}{n}$

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