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If `M` is the mass of the earth and `R` its radius, the radio of the gravitational acceleration and the gravitational constant is

A

`(R^(2))/(M)`

B

`(M)/(R^(2))`

C

`MR^(2)`

D

`(M)/(R)`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`g = (GM)/(R^(2)) rArr :. (g)/(h) = (M)/(R^(2))`
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