Q101 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Physics

The acceleration due to gravity at a height 1 km above the earth is the same as at a depth d below the surface of earth. Then

  • A
    d=12km
  • B
    d=1 km
  • C
    d=32km
  • Correct answer
    D
    d=2 km

Solution

   Acceleration due to gravity in both cases are

Above earth surfaceg′=g1-2hRe

Below earth surfaceg′=g1-dRe
As per the problem,  g( 1− 2h R e )=g( 1− d R e )

Simplifying the above relations, we get 
d=2h

The depth is d=2×1 km

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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