Two planets $A$ and $B$ of radii $R$ and $1.5 R$ have densities $\rho$ and $\rho / 2$ respectively. The ratio of acceleration due to gravity at the surface of $B$ to $A$ is :

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  • A

    $2: 3$

  • B

    $2: 1$

  • C

    $3: 4$

  • D

    $4: 3$

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