The variation of acceleration due to gravity (g) with distance (r) from the centre of the earth is correctly represented by: (Given R = radius of earth)

 

Correct Option - 4


Detailed Solution:

$g\propto r0\le r\le R$

$g\propto \frac{1}{r^2}r>R$

 

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