If R is the radius of the earth and g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth surface. Then the mean density of the earth will be:
A
12gπRG
B
4gG3πR
C
4πRG3g
D
3gR4πG
Step-by-Step Solution
Formula for g: The acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the Earth is related to its mass (M) and radius (R) by the formula:
g=R2GM
Mass in terms of Density: Assuming the Earth is a sphere of uniform mean density (ρ), its mass is given by volume times density:
M=34πR3ρ
Substitution and Solving: Substitute the expression for M into the equation for g:
g=R2G(34πR3ρ)g=34πGRρ
Rearranging to solve for density (ρ):
ρ=4πGR3g
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