At what depth below the surface of the earth,will the acceleration due to gravity $g$ be half of its value at $1600 \, km$ above the surface of the earth?

  • A
    $4.2 \times 10^6 \, m$
  • B
    $3.19 \times 10^6 \, m$
  • C
    $1.59 \times 10^6 \, m$
  • D
    None of these

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