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COMEDK · Physics · 9. Gravitation

The gravitational field strength at the surface of a certain planet is \(g\). Which of the following is the gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet with twice the radius and twice the mass?

  1. A \(g / 2\)
  2. B \(g\)
  3. C \(2 g\)
  4. D \(4 g\)
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(A) \(g / 2\)

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At the surface of the planet, gravitational acceleration,…