Two planets have radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ and their densities are $p_1$ and $p_2$ respectively. The ratio of the acceleration due to gravity on their surfaces will be:

  • A
    $r_1 p_1 : r_2 p_2$
  • B
    $r_1 p_1^2 : r_2 p_2^2$
  • C
    $r_1^2 p_1 : r_2^2 p_2$
  • D
    $r_1 p_2 : r_2 p_1$

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