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Variation of g

Question

At what depth below the surface of earth, the value of g is the same as that at a height of 5 km?

Moderate

A

1.25 km
B

5 km
C

7.5km
D

10 km

Solution

$g_{0} (1 - \frac{d}{R}) = g_{0} (1 - \frac{2 h}{R}) \Rightarrow d = 2 h = 10 km .$

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