$A$ spherical hole of radius $R/2$ is excavated from an asteroid of mass $M$ and radius $R$,as shown in the figure. The gravitational acceleration at a point on the surface of the asteroid just above the excavation is:

  • A
    $GM/R^2$
  • B
    $GM/2R^2$
  • C
    $GM/8R^2$
  • D
    $7GM/8R^2$

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