The radii of two planets are respectively R1 and R2 and their densities are respectively ρ1andρ2. The ratio of the accelerations due to gravity at their surface is
A
g1:g2=ρ1R21:ρ1R22
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B
g1:g2=R1R2:ρ1ρ2
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C
g1:g2=R1ρ2:R2ρ1
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D
g1:g2=R1ρ1:R2ρ2
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Solution
The correct option is D
g1:g2=R1ρ1:R2ρ2
Acceleration due to gravity g=43πρGR∴g1:g2=R1ρ1:R2ρ2