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A spherical body of radius  R consists of a fluid of constant density and is in equilibrium under its own gravity.  If  Pr is the pressure at  rr<R, then the correct option(s) is (are)

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a

Pr=3R/4Pr=2R/3=6380

b

Pr=3R/5Pr=2R/5=1621

c

Pr=0=0

d

Pr=R/2Pr=R/3=2027

answer is B, C.

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 The acceleration due to gravity at x from center =g=Gmx2=Gρ43πx3x2=43Gρπx

 On the element dm of thickness dx, the inward gravitational force is balanced by the outward pressure. 

dP(A)=(dm)g

dPA=(ρAdx)43Gρπx

Integrating,

P=kR2r2 Note: Assume pressure P=0 at r=R

Now, check all options

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