Weight and g: The acceleration due to gravity on Planet A is one-sixth what it is on Planet B, and the radius of the Planet A is one-fourth that of Planet B. The mass of Planet A is what fraction of the mass of Planet B?

A. 1/6
B. 1/16
C. 1/24
D. 1/96
E. 1/12


Answer: D

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