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The dependence of acceleration due to gravity `g` on the distance `r` from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius `R` of uniform density is as shown in Fig. below:


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The correct Answer is:
D
For point P earth
`g=(GM)/R^3xxr` o < `r le R`
For point P outside the earth
`g=(GM)/r^2 r ge R`

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