If the potential at the surface of the Earth is assigned a zero value,then the potential at the center of the Earth will be (Mass $= M$,Radius $= R$).

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $-\frac{GM}{2R}$
  • C
    $-\frac{3GM}{2R}$
  • D
    $\frac{3GM}{2R}$

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