Two planets have the same average density but their radii are $R_1$ and $R_2$. If acceleration due to gravity on these planets be $g_1$ and $g_2$ respectively,then

  • A
    $\frac{g_1}{g_2} = \frac{R_1}{R_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{g_1}{g_2} = \frac{R_2}{R_1}$
  • C
    $\frac{g_1}{g_2} = \frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{g_1}{g_2} = \frac{R_1^3}{R_2^3}$

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