wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

How can the average density of the earth can be determined?


Open in App
Solution

Step 1: Given & Assumptions

Considering earth as a perfect sphere of radius 'R'

G is a gravitational constant.

g is the gravitational acceleration.

Step 2: Volume of Earth Formula

The volume of Earth =43πR3 (Vol. of the sphere)

Step 3: Finding the Mass of the earth.

M=volume×averagedensitye=averagedensity

=v×eM=43πR3×e

Step 4: Applying Newton's law of gravity

g=GMR2g=GR243πR3×e puttingM=43πR3×e

g=43πRGe

Or e=3g4πRG

Hence, the average density of the earth is e=3g4πRG.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Centre of Mass in Galileo's World
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon