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Assertion : Gravitational potential of earth at every place on it is negative.
Reason : Every body on earth is bound by the attraction of earth.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True , Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False , Statement-2 is True

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To solve the assertion and reason question, we will analyze both the assertion and the reason step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Potential**: - Gravitational potential (V) at a point in a gravitational field is defined as the work done per unit mass in bringing a small mass from infinity to that point. - The formula for gravitational potential due to a mass M at a distance r is given by: \[ ...
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