$A$ spherical planet far out in space has a mass $M_0$ and diameter $D_0$. $A$ particle of mass $m$ falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an acceleration due to gravity which is equal to

  • A
    $G M_0 / D_0^2$
  • B
    $4 m G M_0 / D_0^2$
  • C
    $4 G M_0 / D_0^2$
  • D
    $G m M_0 / D_0^2$

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