Multiple Choice
The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth is g. Calling R the radius of Earth, at what distance from Earth's center would the acceleration due to gravity drop to g/16?
A) 16 R
B) R/16
C) R/4
D) 4 R
E) 2 R
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