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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 accelertion due to gravity which is equal to

A

`(4GM_o)/(D_o^2)`

B

`(GM_om)/(D_o^2)`

C

`(Gm_o)/(D_o^2)`

D

`(4GM_om)/(D_o^2)`

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