NEET2014PhysicsGravitationActual
Dependence of intensity of gravitational field E of earth with distance r from centre of earth is correctly represented by:
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Here we have to find the graph between (E) and (r) in the given situation. We know that, E = - G M R 3 × r →   i f   r < R So, E is directly proportional to r and there is a negative sign. Hence graph will be straight line in 2nd quadrant starting from origin like the case of uniform motion in negative direction. E = - G M r 3 × r →   i f   r ≥ R So, E is inversly proportional to r 2 and there is a negative sign. Hence graph will be like as shown in this figure.