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The ratio of values of g at height R/2 to that at depth R/2 is . ( R is radius of earth) |
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Answer» The RATIO of g is 8 : 9 Explanation:The VALUE of g at a HEIGHT h = R/2 above the earth isg₁ = g / [1 + h/R]² = g/ [1 + 1/2]² = g/(9/4) = 4g/9The value of g at a depth d = R/2 isg₂ = g x ( 1 - d/Re) = g x ( 1 - 1/2) = g/2∴ g₁/g₂ = (4g/9) /(g/2) =8/9 |
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