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The value of acceleration due to gravity of the earth is

A

`98 m//s^2`

B

`9.8 m//s^2`

C

`0.98 m//s^2`

D

`0.098 m//s^2`

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B
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    A
    `(2 mg_(0) R^(2))/(R + h)`
    B
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