If the density of the earth is doubled keeping the radius constant,find the new acceleration due to gravity (in $m/s^2$)? $(g = 9.8 \ m/s^2)$

  • A
    $9.8$
  • B
    $19.6$
  • C
    $4.9$
  • D
    $39.2$

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