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:

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

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