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Radius of the earth is R and the mean density is `rho`. Find out the gravitational potential at the earth's surface

A

`-4/3 pi G rho R^(2)`

B

`-2pi G rho R^(2)`

C

`-1/3 pi G rho R^(2)`

D

`-2/3 pi G rho R^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`V=-(Gm)/R=-(G rho 4/3 pi R^(3))/R=4/3 pi G rho R^(2)`
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