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A rocket is fired from the earth towards the sun. At what distance from the earth's centre is the gravitational force on the rocket zero? Mass of the sun`=2xx10^(30)kg`, mass of the earth`=6xx10^(24)kg`. Neglect the effect of other planets etc. (orbital radius=`1.5xx10^(11)m`).

A

`2.6 xx 10^4 kg `

B

`2.6 xx 10^6kg `

C

`2.6 xx 10^8 kg `

D

`2.6 xx 10^10 kg `

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`2.6 xx 10^8 kg `
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