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If R=radius of the earth and g =acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth, the acceleration due to gravity at a distance (r<R) from the centre of the earth is proportional to
  1. r
  2. r2
  3. r2
  4. r1

A
r1
B
r
C
r2
D
r2
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F(d)=GMm/r2

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