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A(nonrotating) star collaps onto from an initial radius `R_(i)` with its mass remaining unchanged. Which curve in figure best gives the gravitational acceleration `a_(g)` on the surface of the star as a function of the radius of the star during the collapse?

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a

B

b

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c

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d

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The correct Answer is:
B
`a_g=(GM)/r^2`
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