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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. both $$A$$ and $$B$$ are correct

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