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At the surface of a certain planet acceleration due to gravity is one - quarter of that on earth If a brass ball is transported to this planet , then which one of the following statements is not correct ? .

A

The mass of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of its mass as measured on earth

B

The weight of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of the weight as measured on earth

C

The brass ball has the same mass on the other planet as on earth

D

The brass ball has the same volume on the other planet as on earth

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