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If different planets have the same density but diferent radii then the acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the planet will depend on its radius (R) as

A

`g prop 1/(R^(2))`

B

`g prop R^(2)`

C

`g prop (1)/(R)`

D

`g prop R`

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