Physics

Physics

Problem

A spherical asteroid of radius R=50 kmR = 50\,\text{km} has a uniform density ρ\rho. A large spherical cavern of radius r=20 kmr = 20\,\text{km} is discovered inside. The vector pointing from the center of the asteroid to the center of the cavern is a⃗=(10i^+20j^) km\vec{a} = (10\hat{i} + 20\hat{j})\,\text{km}. Determine the gravitational field vector g⃗\vec{g} inside the cavern. (Answer in terms of GG, ρ\rho, and vector a⃗\vec{a}).

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