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Assertion : Gravitational potential energy increases if we move away from the surface of earth.
Reason : Gravitational potential energy is zero at infinity.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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