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Let $V$ and $E$ be the gravitational potential and gravitational field at a distance $r$ from the centre of a hollow sphere. Consider the following statements :
$(A)$ the $V - r$ graph is continuous
$(B)$ the $E - r$ graph is discontinuous

A

both $A$ and $B$ are wrong

B

both $A$ and $B$ are correct

C

$A$ is correct but $B$ is wrong

D

$A$ is wrong but $B$ is correct

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Correct option is B)

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