The mass density inside a solid sphere of radius $R$ varies as $\rho(r)=\rho_0\left(\frac{r}{R}\right)^\beta$,where $\rho_0$ and $\beta$ are constants and $r$ is the distance from the centre. Let $E_1$ and $E_2$ be gravitational fields due to the sphere at distances $\frac{R}{2}$ and $2R$ from the centre of the sphere,respectively. If $\frac{E_2}{E_1}=4$,the value of $\beta$ is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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