The mass of a planet is $\frac{1}{10}$ that of the earth and its diameter is half that of the earth. The acceleration due to gravity on that planet is: (in $m \ s^{-2}$)

  • A
    $9.8$
  • B
    $4.9$
  • C
    $3.92$
  • D
    $19.6$

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