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NEET2010PhysicsGravitationActual

The dependence of acceleration due to gravity g on the distance r from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius R of uniform density is as shown in figures below (1) (2) (3) (4) The correct figure is

Options

  1. A(4)
  2. B(1)
  3. C(2)
  4. D(3)

Correct answer

A. (4)

Step-by-step solution

g r and g 1 r ₂ (if r R ) So, the correct figure will be

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