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The radii of two planets are respectively R1 and R2 and their densities are respectively ρ1 and ρ2 . The ratio of the accelerations due to gravity at their surfaces is

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  1. g1:g2 = ρ1/R₁²: ρ2/R₂²

  2. g1:g2 = R₁R₂: ρ1ρ2

  3. g1:g2 = R₁ρ2: /R₂ρ1

  4. g1:g2 = R₁ρ1: /R₂ρ2

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g1:g2 = R₁ρ1: /R₂ρ2

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