The ratio of the height $h$ above the surface of the Earth to the depth $d$ below the surface of the Earth,for which the gravitational accelerations are the same (assuming small heights),is:

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.5$
  • C
    $1.0$
  • D
    $1.25$

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