At some point,the gravitational potential and the gravitational field due to the Earth are both zero. This point is:

  • A
    On the Earth's surface
  • B
    Below the Earth's surface
  • C
    At a height $R_e$ from the Earth's surface ($R_e$ = radius of the Earth)
  • D
    At infinity

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