(b) Using Gauss's law, determine the gravitational field g(r) for all points in the regions 0R

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Consider a solid sphere (e.g., a planet) with mass M and radius R. The volume mass
density for this planet is given by
r2
p(r) =
for r<R
R2
for r>R
where A is a constant with the units of kg/m'.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a solid sphere (e.g., a planet) with mass M and radius R. The volume mass density for this planet is given by r2 p(r) = for r<R R2 for r>R where A is a constant with the units of kg/m'.
(b) Using Gauss's law, determine the gravitational field g(r) for all points in the regions
0<r<R and r>R
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Using Gauss's law, determine the gravitational field g(r) for all points in the regions 0<r<R and r>R
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