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If `R=` radius of the earth and `g=` acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, the acceleration due to gravity at a distance `(r gt R)` from the centre of the earth is proportional to

A

`r`

B

`r^(2)`

C

`r^(-2)`

D

`r^(-1)`

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