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If `M_(E)` is the mass of the earth and `R_(E)` its radius, the ratio of the acceleration due to gravity 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, `g=(GM)/(R^(2))rArr(g)/(G)=(M)/(R^(2))`
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