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Let M denote the mass of Earth and let R...

Let M denote the mass of Earth and let R denote its radius. The ratio g/G at Earth's surface is

A

`R^(2)//M`

B

`M//R^(2)`

C

`MR^(2)`

D

`M//R`

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The correct Answer is:
B
We know that `g= (GM)/(R^(2))`
`therefore (g)/(G )= (M)/(R^(2))`
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