Question: Two spherical planets have identical mass densities. Planet P 1 has a radius R 1 , and planet P 2 has a radius R 2

Two spherical planets have identical mass densities. Planet P1 has a radius R1, and planet P2 has a radius R2. If the acceleration of gravity at the surface of planet P1 is g1, what is the acceleration of gravity at the surface of planet P2?

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