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If hole is bored along the diameter of the earth and a stone is dropped into the hole then the stone

A

the stone reaches the centre of the earth and stops there

B

the stone reaches the other side of the earth and stops there.

C

the stone executes simple harmonic motion about the centre of the earth

D

the stone reaches the other side of the earth and escapes into space.

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C
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