The gravitational acceleration on the surface of a planet (of mass $$\(M\)$$ ) with uniform volume density is $$\(g\)$$. What is the gravitational acceleration at a point halfway to the center of the planet (i.e., at $$\(r=r_{\text {planet }} / 2\)$$ )?

A.
\(g / 4\)
B.
\(g / 2\)
C.
\(g\)
D.
\(2 g\)
E.
\(4 g\)
Physics C(M)
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics C Unit 7 Questions Set Year:2024 Question No:3

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

7.1 Gravitational Forces

Solution:

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