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Assertion : When two masses come closer, their gravitaional potential energy decreases.
Reason : In moving attract each other.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explantion of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
B
`U = - (Gm_(1)m_(2))/(R)`
If `r` decrease, `U` also decreases.
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