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The acceleration due to gravity near the surface of a planet of radius R and density d is proportional to

A

`(d)/(R^(2))`

B

`dR^(2)`

C

`dR`

D

`(d)/(R)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`g=(4)/(3)pi rho GR rArr g prop dT(rho =d "given in the problem")`
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