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Given that the gravitation potential on Earth surface is `V_(0)`. The potential at a point distant half the radius of earth from the cetre will be

A

`(11)/(4)V_(0)`

B

`(V_(0))/(2)`

C

`2V_(0)`

D

`(11)/(8)V_(0)`

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