Acceleration due to Gravity at Depth d (Uniform Sphere) (g(d) = g0(1 − d/R) uniform Earth model)
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g(d) = g0(1 − d/R) uniform Earth model
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| R | Radius |
| d | Depth below surface |
| g_0 | Surface g |
| M_enc | Mass inside radius r=R−d |
When to use this
Uniform density sphere; valid for d ≤ R. At centre d=R, g=0.