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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 acceleration due to gravity which is equal to

A

`(GM_0)/D_0^2`

B

`4m (GM_0)/D_0^2`

C

`4(GM_0)/D_0^2`

D

`(GmM_0)/D_0^2`

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