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If `R` is the radius of the earth and `g` the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface, the mean density of the earth is

A

`(3g)/(4pi GR)`

B

`(4pi g)/(3GR)`

C

`(3pi GR)/(4g)`

D

`(4pi R)/(3gG)`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`g=(GM)/(R^(2))=(G)/(R^(2))((4)/(3)pi R^(3)d)=(4pi GRd)/(3)`
`therefore d = (3g)/(4pi GR)`
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