If $M$ is the mass of the Earth and $R$ is its radius,the ratio of the gravitational acceleration $g$ to the gravitational constant $G$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{R^2}{M}$
  • B
    $\frac{M}{R^2}$
  • C
    $MR^2$
  • D
    $\frac{M}{R}$

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