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If the gravitational field intensity at a point is given by `g = (GM)/(r^(2.5))`. Then, the potential at a distance `r` is

A

`(2GM)/(3r^(1.5))`

B

`(-GM)/(r^(3.5))`

C

`-(2GM)/(3r^(1.5))`

D

`(GM)/(r^(3.5))`

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