The mass density of a planet of radius R varies with the distance r from its centre as ρ ( r ) = ρ…

The mass density of a planet of radius R varies with the distance r from its centre as ρ(r)=ρ01-r2R2 Then the gravitational field is maximum at:
  1. r=34R
  2. r=R
  3. r=13R
  4. r=59R

Solution

dm=ρ×4πx2dx=ρ01-x2r2×4πx2dx

m=4πρ0rx2-x4R2 dx s

m=4πρ0r33-r55R2

E=Gmr2=Gr2×4πρ0r33-r55R2

E=4πGρ0r3-r35R2

E is maximum when dEdt=0    dEdr=4πGρ013-3r25R2=0

   r=53R

Emax=4πGρ0×5R313-15×59

Emax=8527πGρ0R

Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)

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