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:
Since both the planets are made of the same material, the density of both the planets would be the same.
We know, mass of the planet = volume × density
Let, ρ be the density of the material.
Volume = 43πr3, where 'r' is the radius of the planet.
We know, F=mg=GMmr2 ⇒g=GMr2 =G43πr3ρr2
Let radius of first planet be r1 and acceleration due to gravity be g1
⇒g1=G×43πr13ρr12=43πGr1ρ and
for the second planet, let the radius be r2 and acceleration due to gravity be g2
⇒ g2=G×43πr23ρr22=43πGr2ρ
On dividing g1 by g2, we get,
g1g2=r1r2