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The gravitational acceleration on the surface of earth of radius R and mean density `rho` is

A

`(4pi//3)GR^(2)rho`

B

`(4pi^(2)//3)GR^(2)rho`

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`(2pi^(2)//3)GR^(2)rho`

D

`(4pi//3)GR rho`

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The correct Answer is:
d

`g=(GM)/(R^(2))=(Grho(4pi)/(3)R^(3))/(R^(2))`
`g=Grho(4pi)/(3)R=(4pi)/(3)GRrho.`
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