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The density of a planet is doubled without changing its radius. How wil it effect the acceleration due to gravity in the planet?

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To solve the problem of how doubling the density of a planet affects its acceleration due to gravity, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Formula for Acceleration Due to Gravity (g):** The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of a planet is given by the formula: \[ g = \frac{GM}{R^2} ...
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