Weight and g: A hypothetical planet has a mass of one-half that of the earth and a radius of twice that of the earth. What is the acceleration due to gravity on the planet in terms of g, the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth?
A. g
B. g/2
C. g/4
D. g/8
E. g/16
Answer: D
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