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derive an expression for acceleration due to gravity on a planet of mass 2ME and radius 2RE.

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According to the universal law of gravitation,Force between an object (placed on the surface of earth) and earth is given as,F=GMEmRE2where,G=Gravitational constantME=Mass of earthm=Mass of objectRE=Radius of earthAlso,we know,F=mgSo,mg=GMEmRE2or g=GMERE2For planet of mass 2ME and radius 2RE,g'=G×2ME(2RE)2=2GME4RE2=12GMERE2g'=12g

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