The diameters of two planets are in the ratio $4 : 1$ and their mean densities in the ratio $1 : 2$. The acceleration due to gravity on the planets will be in the ratio:

  • A
    $1:2$
  • B
    $2:3$
  • C
    $2:1$
  • D
    $4:1$

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