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The density of the core of a planet is p1 and that of the outer part(shell) is p2 . The radii of the core and that of the planet are R and 2R respectively. The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the planet is same as at a depth R. Find the ratio of ρ1ρ2

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a

2 : 5

b

5 : 3

c

7 : 3

d

1 : 3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Let m1 be the mass of the core and m2 be the mass of outer shell g1=g2

Gm1R2=Gm2+m14R2

4m1=m1+m23m1=m2

343πR3ρ1=43π8R3R3ρ2

343πR3ρ1=43π8R3R3ρ2

3ρ1=7ρ2ρ1:ρ2=7:3

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