ge and gp denote the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth and another planet whose mass and - Physics - Gravitation

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​ge and gp denote the acceleration due to gravity on the
surface of earth and another planet whose mass and radius are twice
that of earth, then show that gp = ge/2

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​ge and gp denote the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth and another planet whose mass and radius are twice that of earth, then show that gp = ge/2.

ge and gp denote the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth and another planet whose mass and radius are twice that of earth, then show that gp = ge/2.