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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

`4GM_(p)//D_(p)^(2)`

B

`GM_(p)m//D_(p)^(2)`

C

`GM_(p)//D_(p)^(2)`

D

`4GM_(p)m//D_(p)^(2)`

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