Two planets have the same average density but their radii are R1, and R2. If acceleration due to gravity on these planets be g1, and g2, respectively, then - VgyanHub

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Two planets have the same average density but their radii are R₁, and R₂. If acceleration due to gravity on these planets be g₁, and g₂, respectively, then

Options :

(a) g1/g2=R1/R2
(b) g1/g2=R2/R1
(c) g1/g2=R1^2/R2^2
(d) g1/g2=R1^3/R2^3

Answer :

(a) g₁/g₂=R₁/R₂

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