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Statement I: The magnitude of the gravitational potential at the surface of solid sphere is less than that of the centre of sphere. Statement II: Due to the solid sphere, the gravitational potential is the same within the sphere.

A

Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is True, Statement II is True: Statement II is Not a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`V_("in")=(GM)/(2R^(3))[3R^(2)-r^(2)]`
`V_("in")=3/2V_(s)`
`V_("in")gtV_(s)`
`V` is not same everywhere as indicated by `V_("in")`.
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