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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

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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The correct Answer is:
C

`g=(GM_(P))/(R_(P)^(2)) " where " R_(P)=D_(P)//2`
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