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What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon ? Given that the mass of the moon is `1//80` times that of the earth and diameter of the moon is `1//4` times that of earth `(g=9.8m//s^2)`.

A

2R

B

R

C

`3//7R`

D

R/2

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