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A spherical planet has a mass `M_(p)` and `D_(p)`. A particle of mass m falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an acceleration due to gravity, equal to

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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