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A spherical planet far out in space has a mass `M_(p)` and diameter `D_(p)`. 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_(p)//D_(P)^(2)`

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`4GM_(p)m//D_(P)^(2)`

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`4GM_(p)//D_(P)^(2)`

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`GM_(p)m//D_(P)^(2)`

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