For Earth of radius

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Problem

For Earth of radius

6400\,\text{km}

, find the approximate depth

d

(in km) below the surface where the acceleration due to gravity equals its value at an altitude of

10\,\text{km}

above the surface. (a)

10\,\text{km}

(b)

40\,\text{km}

(c)

20\,\text{km}

(d)

5\,\text{km}