What is the depth at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes $\frac{1}{n}$ times the value at the surface of the Earth? (radius of Earth $= R$)

  • A
    $\frac{R}{n}$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{n^{2}}$
  • C
    $\frac{R(n-1)}{n}$
  • D
    $\frac{Rn}{n-1}$

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