From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a spherical portion of

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From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a spherical portion of radius R/2 is removed, as shown in the figure Taking gravitational potential $V = 0 a t r = \infty$ , the potential at (G = gravitational constatn)

$\frac{- 2 G M}{3 R}$
$\frac{- 2 G M}{R}$
$\frac{- G M}{2 R}$
$\frac{- G M}{R}$

Correct Answer: Option(d)

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