The radii of two planets $A$ and $B$ are $R$ and $4R$ and their densities are $\rho$ and $\rho/3$ respectively. The ratio of acceleration due to gravity at their surfaces $(g_A : g_B)$ will be

  • A
    $1:16$
  • B
    $3:16$
  • C
    $3:4$
  • D
    $4:3$

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