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Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement?
If `M_(E)` is the mass of the Earth,
G - Gravitational constant
`R_(E)` is the radius of the Earth and
g is acceleration due to gravity the:

A

gravitational field intensity is `E=-(GM_(E))/(m)vec(r)`

B

Relation between g and G is `G=-(gM)/(r^2)`

C

Gravitational potential is `V=(GM_E)/(R_E)`

D

Time period of a satellite is `T=2pisqrt((R_E)/(g))`

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B

Relation between g and G is `=(-GM)/(r^2)`
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