7.Gravitation
hard

The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is $g$. If the diameter of earth reduces to half of its original value and mass remains constant, then acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth would be :

A

$g / 4$

B

 $2 \mathrm{~g}$

C

$g / 2$

D

 $4 \mathrm{~g}$

(JEE MAIN-2024)

Solution

$ g=\frac{G M}{R^2} \Rightarrow g \propto \frac{1}{R^2} $

$ \frac{g_2}{g_1}=\frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2} $

$ g_2=4 g_1\left(R_2=\frac{R_1}{2}\right)$

Standard 11
Physics

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