Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform mass density, a body weighed 300 N on the surface of earth. How much it would weigh at R/4 depth under surface of earth?
- (A)375 N
- (B)300 N
- (C)75 N
- (D)225 N✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Assuming uniform density, gravity inside the earth varies as . At depth : . Weight at that depth .
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