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R and r are the radii of the earth and moon respectively. `rho_(e)` and `rho_(m)` are the densities of earth and moon respectively. The ratio of the accelerations due to gravity on the surfaces of earth and moon is

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`R/r rho_(e)/rho_(m)`

B

`r/R rho_(e)/rho_(m)`

C

`r/R rho_(m)/rho_(e)`

D

`R/r rho_(e)/rho_(m)`

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