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

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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) The dependence of acceleration due to gravity g on the distance r from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere

The dependence of acceleration due to gravity g on the distance r from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere

(2)

(3)

(4)

The correct figure is

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Correct answer: A. (4)

g r and g 1 r_2 (if r R ) So, the correct figure will be

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