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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

A spherical planet has a mass Mp and Diameter Dp. A particle of mass m falling freely near the surface of this planet will experience an acceleration due to gravity, equal to :

Options:

\(\frac{GM_P}{D_P^2}\)

\(\frac{4GM_Pm}{D_P^2}\)

\(\frac{4GM_P}{D_P^2}\)

\(\frac{GM_Pm}{D_P^2}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{4GM_P}{D_P^2}\)

Explanation:

g = \(\frac{GM}{R^2}\)

   = \(\frac{GM_P}{(D_P/2)^2}\)

   = \(\frac{4GM_P}{D_P^2}\)