$A$ body weighs $500 \,N$ on the surface of the earth. At what distance below the surface of the earth will it weigh $250 \,N$ (in $\,km$)? (Radius of earth, $R = 6400 \,km$)

  • A
    $800$
  • B
    $3200$
  • C
    $1600$
  • D
    $6400$

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