The value of acceleration due to gravity at the surface of all planets is the same.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Acceleration due to gravity at the surface of a planet is:
$g = \frac{G M}{R^{2}}$
where:
$G :$ Iniversal gravitational constant
$M :$ Mass of the planet
$R :$ Radius of the planet

Therefore, acceleration due to gravity is dependent on the mass and radius of the planet. Since different planets have different masses and radii, the value of $g$ also varies.

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