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A(nonrotating) star collaps onto from an...

A(nonrotating) star collaps onto from an initial radius `R_(i)` with its mass remaining unchanged. Which curve in figure best gives the gravitational acceleration `a_(g)` on the surface of the star as a function of the radius of the star during the collapse?

A

`a`

B

`b`

C

`c`

D

`d`

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The correct Answer is:
b
`g=(GM)/(R^(2))`
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