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Q.

A spherically symmetric non-rotating body of radius R has varying volume mass density given by ρ=ρ0r where ρ0 is a positive constant and r is distance from centre. For this situation mark the correct statement(s) with respect to gravitational field intensity.

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a

it is definitely zero at centre

b

it may be non zero at centre

c

as one moves out (radially) from centre it first increases non-linearly acquires maximum value at surface and then decreases non-linearly

d

both (a) and (c) are correct

answer is D.

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ρ=ρ0r;  dm=ρ.4π2dr,   dm=ρ04πr3dr

From gauss law in gravitation

Eds=4πG[men]

Edscos180=4πG0rdm

 E. 4πr2=4πGρ04πr3dr

E=4πGρ0r24=πGρ0r2

Er2 Non-linearly inside the sphere if r = 0 at the centre E = 0

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