If a hole is bored along the diameter of the earth and a stone is dropped into hole
  • A
    The stone reaches the centre of the earth and stops there
  • B
    The stone reaches the other side of the earth and stops there
  • C
    The stone executes simple harmonic motion about the centre of the earth
  • D
    The stone reaches the other side of the earth and escapes into space
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