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Gravitation on moon is `(1)/(6)` th of that on earth. When a balloon filled with hydrogen is released on moon then this

A

Will rise with an acceleration less then `(g/6)`

B

Will rise with acceleration `(g/6)`

C

Will fall down with an acceleration less than `((5g)/6)`

D

Will fall down with acceleration `(g/6)`

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