The depth from the surface of the earth of radius $R$,at which the acceleration due to gravity will be $60 \%$ of its value on the earth's surface,is:

  • A
    $\frac{2 R}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 R}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{3 R}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{5 R}{3}$

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