The value of acceleration due to gravity at a depth $d$ from the surface of the Earth and at an altitude $h$ from the surface of the Earth are in the ratio:

  • A
    $1: 1$
  • B
    $\frac{R-2 h}{R-d}$
  • C
    $\frac{R-d}{R-2 h}$
  • D
    $\frac{R-d}{R-h}$

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