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Assertion : If gravitational potential at some point is zero, then gravitational field strength at that point will also be zero.
Reason : Except at infinity gravitational potential due to a system of point masses at some finite distance can't be zero.

A

If both Assertin and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

If Assertion is false but Reason is true

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D
Gravitational potential due to a point mass at some finite distance is always negative.
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