What would be the value of 'g' on the surface of the earth
if its mass was twice and its radics half of what it is now?
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What would be the value of 'g' on the surface of the earth
if its mass was twice and its radics half of what it is now?
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What would be the value of g on the surface of the earth if its mass was twice and its radius half of what it is now ? Step by step solution by experts to help you in doubt clearance & scoring excellent marks in exams. g2=8g1 Thus , the value of g on the surface of the earth would be eight times the present value. pls Mark as branlist
Answer:
As we know the formula :
g= GM/R²-------
--(1)
where g is acceleration due to gravity
M is mass of the earth
R is radius of earth G is universal gravitational constant.
If mass is twice =2M
RADIUS is half= R/2
let g1 be the new gravity.
Substituting in formula (1) we get.
g1= Gx2M/(R/2)²
g1=8 (GM/R²)
g1= 8xg
So the new gravity would be 8 times of original value that is 9.8 m/s².
Hence g1=78.4m/s²