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If M is the mass of the earth and R its radius, the ratio of the gravitational acceleration and the gravitational constant is

A

`R^(2)/(M)`

B

`(M)/(R^(2))`

C

`MR^(2)`

D

`(M)/(R)`

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The correct Answer is:
b

Acceleration due to gravity - `GM//R^(2)`
`:.(g)/(G)=(M)/(R^(2))`
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