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A spherical planet far out in space has a mass `M_(0)` and diameter `D_(0)`. A particle of mass m falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an accelertion due to gravity which is equal to

A

`GM_0//D_0^2`

B

`4mGM_0//D_0^2`

C

`4GM_0//D_0^2`

D

`GmM_0//D_0^2`

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