The diameters of two planets are in the ratio $4:1$. Their mean densities have the ratio $1:2$. The ratio of gravitational acceleration on the surface of the planets will be:

  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $1 : 4$
  • C
    $2 : 1$
  • D
    $4 : 1$

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