Q.

Dependence of intensity of gravitational field (E) of earth with distance (r) from centre of earth is correctly represented by     [2014]
 

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Ans.

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For a point inside the earth i.e. r<R

E=-GMR3r

where M and R be mass and radius of the earth respectively.

At the centre, r=0

  E=0

For a point outside the earth i.e. r>R,

          E=-GMr2

On the surface of the earth i.e. r=R,

E=-GMR2

The variation of E with distance r from the centre is as shown in the figure.