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If the mass of a planet is 10% less than that of the earth and the radius is 20% greater than that of the earth, the acceleration due to gravity on the planet will be

a
5/8 times that on the surface of the earth
b
3/4 times that on the surface of the earth
c
1/2 times that on the surface of the earth
d
9/10 times that on the surface of the earth

detailed solution

Correct option is A

gp=GM−10100MR+20100R2=G×9M10×2536R2=58g

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