Q13 / 100 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Gravitation

The radii of two planets are R1 and R2 and their densities are ρ1 and ρ2 respectively. If g1 and g2 represent the acceleration due to gravity at their respective surfaces, then g1g2 is

  • A
    ρ1R22ρ2R12
  • B
    ρ1R12ρ2R22
  • C
    ρ2R1ρ1R2
  • Correct answer
    D
    ρ1R1ρ2R2

Solution

The value of g at surface

g= Gm e  R e 2 = G R e 2 . 4π 3   R e 3 ρ

g=43πGRρ

So,  g1g2=43πGR1ρ143πGR2ρ2⇒ g1g2=R1ρ1R2ρ2

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

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