If $g_E$ and $g_M$ are the accelerations due to gravity on the surfaces of the earth and the moon respectively and if Millikan's oil drop experiment could be performed on the two surfaces, one will find the ratio (electronic charge on the moon/electronic charge on the earth) to be

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  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $0$

  • C

    $\frac{ g _{ E }}{ g _{ M }}$

  • D

    $\frac{g_{M}}{g_{E}}$

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