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The gravitational field strength $g$ at the Earth's surface in terms of Earth's mass $M$ and radius $R$ is:

  1. A $GM/R$
  2. B $GM/R^2$ Correct answer
  3. C $GM^2/R$
  4. D $G/(MR)$

Solution

$g = GM/R^2$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Gravitation · Topic: Gravitational Field and Potential

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