Gravitation

210 Questions
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift

Two objects of equal masses placed at certain distance from each other attracts each other with a force of F. If one-third mass of one object is transferred to the other object, then the new force will be :

A.
${2 \over 9}$ F
B.
${16 \over 9}$ F
C.
${8 \over 9}$ F
D.
F
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

Two planets A and B of equal mass are having their period of revolutions TA and TB such that TA = 2TB. These planets are revolving in the circular orbits of radii rA and rB respectively. Which out of the following would be the correct relationship of their orbits?

A.
$2r_A^2 = r_B^3$
B.
$r_A^3 = 2r_B^3$
C.
$r_A^3 = 4r_B^3$
D.
$T_A^2 - T_B^2 = {{{\pi ^2}} \over {GM}}\left( {r_B^3 - 4r_A^3} \right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

The distance of the Sun from earth is 1.5 $\times$ 1011 m and its angular diameter is (2000) s when observed from the earth. The diameter of the Sun will be :

A.
2.45 $\times$ 1010 m
B.
1.45 $\times$ 1010 m
C.
1.45 $\times$ 109 m
D.
0.14 $\times$ 109 m
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

Four spheres each of mass m from a square of side d (as shown in figure). A fifth sphere of mass M is situated at the centre of square. The total gravitational potential energy of the system is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 106 English

A.
$ - {{Gm} \over d}\left[ {(4 + \sqrt 2 )m + 4\sqrt 2 M} \right]$
B.
$ - {{Gm} \over d}\left[ {(4 + \sqrt 2 )M + 4\sqrt 2 m} \right]$
C.
$ - {{Gm} \over d}\left[ {3{m^2} + 4\sqrt 2 M} \right]$
D.
$ - {{Gm} \over d}\left[ {6{m^2} + 4\sqrt 2 M} \right]$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The law of gravitation holds good for any pair of bodies in the universe.

Statement II : The weight of any person becomes zero when the person is at the centre of the earth.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : If we move from poles to equator, the direction of acceleration due to gravity of earth always points towards the center of earth without any variation in its magnitude.

Reason R : At equator, the direction of acceleration due to the gravity is towards the center of earth.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is true but R is false.
D.
A is false but R is true.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift

The variation of acceleration due to gravity (g) with distance (r) from the center of the earth is correctly represented by :

(Given R = radius of earth)

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 103 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 103 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 103 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 103 English Option 4
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

The height of any point P above the surface of earth is equal to diameter of earth. The value of acceleration due to gravity at point P will be : (Given g = acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth).

A.
g/2
B.
g/4
C.
g/3
D.
g/9
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift

The distance between Sun and Earth is R. The duration of year if the distance between Sun and Earth becomes 3R will be :

A.
$\sqrt 3 $ years
B.
3 years
C.
9 years
D.
3$\sqrt 3 $ years
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift

The approximate height from the surface of earth at which the weight of the body becomes ${1 \over 3}$ of its weight on the surface of earth is :

[Radius of earth R = 6400 km and $\sqrt 3 $ = 1.732]

A.
3840 km
B.
4685 km
C.
2133 km
D.
4267 km
2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

If the acceleration due to gravity experienced by a point mass at a height h above the surface of earth is same as that of the acceleration due to gravity at a depth $\alpha \mathrm{h}\left(\mathrm{h}<<\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{e}}\right)$ from the earth surface. The value of $\alpha$ will be _________.

(use $\left.\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{e}}=6400 \mathrm{~km}\right)$

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift

Two satellites S1 and S2 are revolving in circular orbits around a planet with radius R1 = 3200 km and R2 = 800 km respectively. The ratio of speed of satellite S1 to be speed of satellite S2 in their respective orbits would be ${1 \over x}$ where x = ___________.

2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
Four particles each of mass M, move along a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction as shown in figure. The speed of each particle is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 115 English
A.
${1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{GM} \over {R(2\sqrt 2 + 1)}}} $
B.
${1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}(2\sqrt 2 + 1)} $
C.
${1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}(2\sqrt 2 - 1)} $
D.
$\sqrt {{{GM} \over R}} $
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
If RE be the radius of Earth, then the ratio between the acceleration due to gravity at a depth 'r' below and a height 'r' above the earth surface is : (Given : r < RE)
A.
$1 - {r \over {{R_E}}} - {{{r^2}} \over {R_E^2}} - {{{r^3}} \over {R_E^3}}$
B.
$1 + {r \over {{R_E}}} + {{{r^2}} \over {R_E^2}} + {{{r^3}} \over {R_E^3}}$
C.
$1 + {r \over {{R_E}}} - {{{r^2}} \over {R_E^2}} + {{{r^3}} \over {R_E^3}}$
D.
$1 + {r \over {{R_E}}} - {{{r^2}} \over {R_E^2}} - {{{r^3}} \over {R_E^3}}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
The masses and radii of the earth and moon are (M1, R1) and (M2, R2) respectively. Their centres are at a distance 'r' apart. Find the minimum escape velocity for a particle of mass 'm' to be projected from the middle of these two masses :
A.
$V = {1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{4G({M_1} + {M_2})} \over r}} $
B.
$V = \sqrt {{{4G({M_1} + {M_2})} \over r}} $
C.
$V = {1 \over 2}\sqrt {{{2G({M_1} + {M_2})} \over r}} $
D.
$V = {{\sqrt {2G} ({M_1} + {M_2})} \over r}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
A mass of 50 kg is placed at the centre of a uniform spherical shell of mass 100 kg and radius 50 m. If the gravitational potential at a point, 25 m from the centre is V kg/m. The value of V is :
A.
$-$60 G
B.
+2 G
C.
$-$20 G
D.
$-$4 G
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift
Inside a uniform spherical shell :

(1) the gravitational field is zero

(2) the gravitational potential is zero

(3) the gravitational field is same everywhere

(4) the gravitational potential is same everywhere

(5) all of the above

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
(1), (3) and (4) only
B.
(5) only
C.
(1), (2) and (3) only
D.
(2), (3) and (4) only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
Two identical particles of mass 1 kg each go round a circle of radius R, under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The angular speed of each particle is :
A.
$\sqrt {{G \over {2{R^3}}}} $
B.
${1 \over 2}\sqrt {{G \over {{R^3}}}} $
C.
${1 \over {2R}}\sqrt {{1 \over G}} $
D.
${{2G} \over {{R^3}}}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
The planet Mars has two moons, if one of them has a period 7 hours, 30 minutes and an orbital radius of 9.0 $\times$ 103 km. Find the mass of Mars.

$\left\{ {Given\,{{4{\pi ^2}} \over G} = 6 \times {{10}^{11}}{N^{ - 1}}{m^{ - 2}}k{g^2}} \right\}$
A.
5.96 $\times$ 1019 kg
B.
3.25 $\times$ 1021 kg
C.
7.02 $\times$ 1025 kg
D.
6.00 $\times$ 1023 kg
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
Consider a planet in some solar system which has a mass double the mass of earth and density equal to the average density of earth. If the weight of an object on earth is W, the weight of the same object on that planet will be :
A.
2W
B.
W
C.
${2^{{1 \over 3}}}$W
D.
$\sqrt 2 $W
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift
The minimum and maximum distances of a planet revolving around the sun are x1 and x2. If the minimum speed of the planet on its trajectory is v0 then its maximum speed will be :
A.
${{{v_0}x_1^2} \over {x_2^2}}$
B.
${{{v_0}x_2^2} \over {x_1^2}}$
C.
${{{v_0}x_1^{}} \over {x_2^{}}}$
D.
${{{v_0}x_2^{}} \over {x_1^{}}}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift
A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth with a velocity sufficient enough to carry it to infinity. The time taken by it to reach height h is ___________ s.
A.
$\sqrt {{{2{R_e}} \over g}} \left[ {{{\left( {1 + {h \over {{R_e}}}} \right)}^{{3 \over 2}}} - 1} \right]$
B.
${1 \over 3}\sqrt {{{{R_e}} \over {2g}}} \left[ {{{\left( {1 + {h \over {{R_e}}}} \right)}^{{3 \over 2}}} - 1} \right]$
C.
$\sqrt {{{{R_e}} \over {2g}}} \left[ {{{\left( {1 + {h \over {{R_e}}}} \right)}^{{3 \over 2}}} - 1} \right]$
D.
${1 \over 3}\sqrt {{{2{R_e}} \over g}} \left[ {{{\left( {1 + {h \over {{R_e}}}} \right)}^{{3 \over 2}}} - 1} \right]$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift
A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius R around earth, while a second satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius 1.02 R. The percentage difference in the time periods of the two satellites is :
A.
1.5
B.
2.0
C.
0.7
D.
3.0
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift
Consider a binary star system of star A and star B with masses mA and mB revolving in a circular orbit of radii rA an rB, respectively. If TA and TB are the time period of star A and star B, respectively,

Then :
A.
${{{T_A}} \over {{T_B}}} = {\left( {{{{r_A}} \over {{r_B}}}} \right)^{{3 \over 2}}}$
B.
${T_A} = {T_B}$
C.
${T_A} > {T_B}$ (if ${m_A} > {m_B}$)
D.
${T_A} > {T_B}$ (if ${r_A} > {r_B}$)
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift
A person whose mass is 100 kg travels from Earth to Mars in a spaceship. Neglect all other objects in sky and take acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth and Mars as 10 m/s2 and 4 m/s2 respectively. Identify from the below figures, the curve that fits best for the weight of the passenger as a function of time.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 128 English
A.
(b)
B.
(c)
C.
(d)
D.
(a)
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
If the angular velocity of earth's spin is increased such that the bodies at the equator start floating, the duration of the day would be approximately : [Take g = 10 ms$-$2, the radius of earth, R = 6400 $\times$ 103 m, Take $\pi$ = 3.14]
A.
84 minutes
B.
1200 minutes
C.
60 minutes
D.
does not change
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
The angular momentum of a planet of mass M moving around the sun in an elliptical orbit is ${\overrightarrow L }$. The magnitude of the areal velocity of the planet is :
A.
${{2L} \over M}$
B.
${{L} \over 2M}$
C.
${{L} \over M}$
D.
${{4L} \over M}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Morning Shift
The time period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius R is T. The period of another satellite in a circular orbit of radius 9R is :
A.
9 T
B.
27 T
C.
12 T
D.
3 T
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift
A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet 'P' at a height of 11R above the surface of 'P', R being the radius of 'P'. The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the surface of 'P' is _________. 'P' has the time period of 24 hours.
A.
3
B.
5
C.
$6\sqrt 2 $
D.
${6 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift
The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the Sun are 1.6 $\times$ 1012 m and 8.0 $\times$ 1010 m respectively. If the speed of the comet at the nearest point is 6 $\times$ 104 ms$-$1, the speed at the farthest point is :
A.
3.0 $\times$ 103 m/s
B.
6.0 $\times$ 103 m/s
C.
1.5 $\times$ 103 m/s
D.
4.5 $\times$ 103 m/s
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift
A planet revolving in elliptical orbit has :

A. a constant velocity of revolution.

B. has the least velocity when it is nearest to the sun.

C. its areal velocity is directly proportional to its velocity.

D. areal velocity is inversely proportional to its velocity.

E. to follow a trajectory such that the areal velocity is constant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
D only
B.
E only
C.
C only
D.
A only
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift
Find the gravitational force of attraction between the ring and sphere as shown in the diagram, where the plane of the ring is perpendicular to the line joining the centres. If $\sqrt 8 $R is the distance between the centres of a ring (of mass 'm') and a sphere (mass 'M') where both have equal radius 'R'.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 137 English
A.
${{2\sqrt 2 } \over 3}.{{GMm} \over {{R^2}}}$
B.
${{\sqrt 8 } \over 9}.{{GmM} \over R}$
C.
${{\sqrt 8 } \over {27}}.{{GmM} \over {{R^2}}}$
D.
${1 \over {3\sqrt 8 }}.{{GMm} \over {{R^2}}}$
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
A solid sphere of radius R gravitationally attracts a particle placed at 3R from its centre with a force F1. Now a spherical cavity of radius $\left( {{R \over 2}} \right)$ is made in the sphere (as shown in figure) and the force becomes F2. The value of F1 : F2 is

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 143 English
A.
36 : 25
B.
41 : 50
C.
50 : 41
D.
25 : 36
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
Two satellites A and B of masses 200 kg and 400 kg are revolving round the earth at height of 600 km and 1600 km respectively.

If TA and TB are the time periods of A and B respectively then the value of TB $-$ TA :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 140 English
[Given : radius of earth = 6400 km, mass of earth = 6 $\times$ 1024 kg]
A.
1.33 $\times$ 103 s
B.
4.24 $\times$ 102 s
C.
3.33 $\times$ 102 s
D.
4.24 $\times$ 103 s
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The escape velocities of planet A and B are same. But A and B are of unequal mass.

Reason R : The product of their mass and radius must be same. M1R1 = M2R2

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.
A is correct but R is not correct
D.
A is not correct but R is correct
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Evening Shift
A body weights 49N on a spring balance at the north pole. What will be its weight recorded on the same weighing machine, if it is shifted to the equator?

[Use $g = {{GM} \over {{R^2}}}$ = 9.8 ms$-$2 and radius of earth, R = 6400 km.]
A.
49 N
B.
49.83 N
C.
48.83 N
D.
49.17 N
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift
Four identical particles of equal masses 1 kg made to move along the circumference of a circle of radius 1 m under the action of their own mutual gravitational attraction. The speed of each particle will be :
A.
$\sqrt {{G \over 2}(1 + 2\sqrt 2 )} $
B.
$\sqrt {{G \over 2}(2\sqrt 2 - 1)} $
C.
$\sqrt {G(1 + 2\sqrt 2 )} $
D.
${1\over2}\sqrt {G(1 + 2\sqrt 2 )} $
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift
Consider two satellites S1 and S2 with periods of revolution 1 hr. and 8 hr. respectively revolving around a planet in circular orbits. The ratio of angular velocity of satellite S1 to the angular velocity of satellite S2 is :
A.
1 : 4
B.
8 : 1
C.
2 : 1
D.
1 : 8
2021 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift
Two stars of masses m and 2m at a distance d rotate about their common centre of mass in free space. The period of revolution is :
A.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{{d^3}} \over {3Gm}}} $
B.
$2\pi \sqrt {{{3Gm} \over {{d^3}}}} $
C.
${1 \over {2\pi }}\sqrt {{{3Gm} \over {{d^3}}}} $
D.
$2\pi \sqrt {{{{d^3}} \over {3Gm}}} $
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
Two satellites revolve around a planet in coplanar circular orbits in anticlockwise direction. Their period of revolutions are 1 hour and 8 hours respectively. The radius of the orbit of nearer satellite is 2 $\times$ 103 km. The angular speed of the farther satellite as observed from the nearer satellite at the instant when both the satellites are closest is ${\pi \over x}rad\,{h^{ - 1}}$ where x is ____________.
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift
A body of mass (2M) splits into four masses (m, M $-$ m, m, M $-$ m}, which are rearranged to form a square as shown in the figure. The ratio of ${M \over m}$ for which, the gravitational potential energy of the system becomes maximum is x : 1. The value of x is ............ .

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 118 English
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
Suppose two planets (spherical in shape) in radii R and 2R, but mass M and 9M respectively have a centre to centre separation 8 R as shown in the figure. A satellite of mass 'm' is projected from the surface of the planet of mass 'M' directly towards the centre of the second planet. The minimum speed 'v' required for the satellite to reach the surface of the second planet is $\sqrt {{a \over 7}{{GM} \over R}} $ then the value of 'a' is ____________.

[Given : The two planets are fixed in their position]

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 122 English
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift
The radius in kilometer to which the present radius of earth (R = 6400 km) to be compressed so that the escape velocity is increased 10 times is ___________.
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift
If one wants to remove all the mass of the earth to infinity in order to break it up completely.

The amount of energy that needs to be supplied will be ${x \over 5}{{G{M^2}} \over R}$ where x is __________ (Round off to the Nearest Integer) (M is the mass of earth, R is the radius of earth, G is the gravitational constant)
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift
In the reported figure of earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity is same at point A and C but it is smaller than that of its value at point B (surface of the earth). The value of OA : AB will be x : y. The value of x is ________.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 136 English
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift
The initial velocity vi required to project a body vertically upward from the surface of the earth to reach a height of 10R, where R is the radius of the earth, may be described in terms of escape velocity ve such that ${v_i} = \sqrt {{x \over y}} \times {v_e}$. The value of x will be ____________.
2020 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot
Two planets have masses M and 16 M and their radii are $a$ and 2$a$, respectively. The separation between the centres of the planets is 10$a$. A body of mass m is fired from the surface of the larger planet towards the smaller planet along the line joining their centres. For the body to be able to reach at the surface of smaller planet, the minimum firing speed needed is :
A.
$2\sqrt {{{GM} \over a}} $
B.
$\sqrt {{{G{M^2}} \over {ma}}} $
C.
${3 \over 2}\sqrt {{{5GM} \over a}} $
D.
$4\sqrt {{{GM} \over a}} $
2020 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Morning Slot
A satellite is in an elliptical orbit around a planet P. It is observed that the velocity of the satellite when it is farthest from the planet is 6 times less than that when it is closest to the planet. The ratio of distances between the satellite and the planet at closest and farthest points is:
A.
1 : 2
B.
1 : 3
C.
1 : 6
D.
3 : 4
2020 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot
The acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface at the poles is g and angular velocity of the earth about the axis passing through the pole is $\omega $. An object is weighed at the equator and at a height h above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found to be same, then h is (h << R, where R is the radius of the earth)
A.
${{{R^2}{\omega ^2}} \over {2g}}$
B.
${{{R^2}{\omega ^2}} \over g}$
C.
${{{R^2}{\omega ^2}} \over {8g}}$
D.
${{{R^2}{\omega ^2}} \over {4g}}$
2020 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Morning Slot
The value of the acceleration due to gravity is g1 at a height h = ${R \over 2}$ (R = radius of the earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to g1 at a depth d below the surface of the earth. The ratio $\left( {{d \over R}} \right)$ equals :
A.
${5 \over 9}$
B.
${1 \over 9}$
C.
${7 \over 9}$
D.
${4 \over 9}$