The value of the acceleration due to gravity is $g_{1}$ at a height $h = \frac{R}{2}$ ($R$ = radius of the earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to $g_{1}$ at a depth $d$ below the surface of the earth. The ratio $\left(\frac{d}{R}\right)$ equals

  • A
    $\frac{7}{9}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{9}$

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