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Assertion: The mass of the earth in terms of g, Rand G is given by M=`gR^2/G` The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is given by g=`GM/R^2`

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A. if both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

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B. if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of the assertion

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C. if assertion is true, but reason is false

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D. if both assertion and reason are false

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