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The value of acceleration due to gravity `.g_p.` on the surface of a planet with radius double that of earth and same mean density as that of the earth is
(`g_e to` acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth)

A

`g_p=2g_e`

B

`g_p=g_e//2`

C

`r_p=g_e//4`

D

`g_p=4g_e`

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