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A rocket is fired from the Earth towards the Sun. At what distance from the Earth's centre, the gravitational force on the rocket is zero? Mass of the Sun `= 2 xx 10^(30)` kg and mass of the Earth `=6 xx 10^(24)kg`.

A

`2.6 xx 10^(8)m`

B

`3.2 xx 10^(8)m`

C

`3.9 xx 10^(9)m`

D

`2.3 xx 10^(9)m`

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