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The Ratio of gravity field due to the earth at high hP and hQ from the earth's surface is \(\frac{g_{P}}{g_{Q}}=\frac{36}{25}.\) If \(h_P=\frac{R}{2}\), then the value of hQ will be

Updated On: Aug 16, 2023
  • \(\frac{3R}{4}\)
  • \(\frac{3R}{5}\)
  • \(\frac{4R}{5}\)
  • \(\frac{5R}{6}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is option(C).
\(\frac{g_P}{g_Q}=\frac{\frac{GM}{r_p^2}}{\frac{GM}{r_q^2}}=\frac{36}{25}\)
\(\frac{r_Q}{r_P}=\frac{6}{5}\) \(\Rightarrow\) \(r_Q=(\frac{6}{5})(\frac{3R}{2})=\frac{9R}{5}\)
\(h_Q=\frac{9R}{5}-R=\frac{4R}{5}\)
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On combining equations (1) and (2) we get,

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