At the surface of a certain planet,acceleration due to gravity is one-quarter of that on earth. If a brass ball is transported to this planet,then which one of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    The mass of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of its mass as measured on earth.
  • B
    The weight of the brass ball on this planet is a quarter of the weight as measured on earth.
  • C
    The brass ball has the same mass on the other planet as on earth.
  • D
    The brass ball has the same volume on the other planet as on earth.

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