${g_e}$ and ${g_p}$ denote the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth and another planet whose mass and radius are twice as that of earth. Then

  • A

    ${g_p} = {g_e}$

  • B

    ${g_p} = {g_e}/2$

  • C

    ${g_p} = 2{g_e}$

  • D

    ${g_p} = {g_e}/4$

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