The mass and diameter of a planet have twice the value of the corresponding parameters of earth. Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet is ........ $m/{\sec ^2}$.

  • A

    $9.8$

  • B

    $4.9$

  • C

    $980$

  • D

    $19.6$

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