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How much deep inside the earth (radius R) should a man go, so that his weight becomes one-fourth of that on earth's surface?

a
R4
b
R2
c
3R4
d
none of these

detailed solution

Correct option is C

mgd=mg1−dR⇒mg4=mg1−dR⇒d=34R

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