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A uniform spherical planet · (Radius R) has acceleration due to gravity at its surface as g. Points P and Q located inside and outside the planet respectively have acceleration due to gravity `g/4`. Maximum possible separation 4 between P and Q is,

A

`(3R)/2`

B

`(9R)/4`

C

`(7R)/4`

D

None

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C
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