The ratio of acceleration due to gravity at a depth h below the surface of earth and at a height h above the surface for h

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Use g at height= g[R/(R+h)]^2, and g at depth = g[1-(d/R)], or you may have to use g at height= g(1-2h/R) and g at depth = g[1-(d/R)], depending on the options given.

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