Q8 / 208 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Gravitation

The acceleration due to the gravity on the moon is one-sixth of the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. If the average density of the moon is three fifth that of earth, the moon's radius in terms of earth's radius Re is

  • A
    0.16 Re
  • Correct answer
    B
    0.27 Re
  • C
    0.32 Re
  • D
    0.36 Re

Solution

We know

g=43πGRρ . so

g Moongearth=43πGRMoon ρMoon43πGReρe

⇒ g/6g=43πGRmρm/43πGReρe

⇒ Rm=518Re=0.27 Re

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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