On a planet of radius

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Problem

On a planet of radius RR, the acceleration due to gravity at the surface is gg. The planet later expands to a radius 2R2R while maintaining the same average density. Determine the acceleration due to gravity at a height RR above the new surface, expressing your answer in terms of gg.

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