$A$ mine is located at depth $\frac{R}{3}$ below the earth's surface. The acceleration due to gravity at that depth in the mine is ($R = \text{radius of earth}$,$g = \text{acceleration due to gravity at surface}$).

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

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