Using the formula g = GMNS/R2NS, calculate the acceleration of gravity on a neutron star of mass 3 solar masses and radius 10 km, and express this in terms of the acceleration of gravity on the surface of the Earth (g = 9.8 m/s2) .
A) 4 * 104
B) 4*105
C) 4 * 108
D) 4 * 1011
E) 4 * 1014
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