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Gravitational force acts on a particle due to fixed uniform solid sphere. Neglect other forces. Then particle

A

always moves normal to the radial direction.

B

always moves in the radial direction only

C

always moves in circular orbit

D

experiences a force directed along the radial direction only.

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