The dependence of acceleration due to gravity $g$ on the distance $r$ from the centre of the earth assumed to be a sphere of radius $R$ of uniform density is as shown figure below

The correct figure is

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  • A

    $(i)$

  • B

    $(ii)$

  • C

    $(iii)$

  • D

    $(iv)$

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