The value of acceleration due to gravity at a height of $10 \,km$ from the surface of the Earth is $x$. At what depth inside the Earth is the value of the acceleration due to gravity the same value $x$ (in $\,km$)?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $15$

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