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Two planets of radii r1 and r2 are made from the same material. The ratio of the acceleration due to gravity g1g2 at the surface of the two planets is


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r1/r2

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( r1/r2)2

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r2/r1

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(r2/r1)2

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Solution

The correct option is A

r1/r2


Since they are made of the same material, therefore, the density of both the planets would be same.

Mass of the planet = volume x density (volume = 43π r3​)

g1 ​= G×43πr13r12​ and g2 = G×43πr23r22

On comparing both the ratio, we get, r1r2


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