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If the mass of the earth is M and its radius is R, the acceleration due to gravity g is given by:
Ag = GM/R
Bg = GMR²
Cg = GM/R²
Dg = G/MR²
✓ Correct Answer: C — g = GM/R²
The formula for acceleration due to gravity is derived from F = GmM/R² and F = mg.
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