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Uniform-density planetary pressure profile (P(r)=Pc​(1−r2/R2),Pc​=3gs2​/(8πG))

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For a spherical incompressible planetary interior, M(r)=4πρr3/3 gives dP/dr=−4πGρ2r/3. With P(R)=0, P(r)=2πGρ2(R2−r2)/3. The surface gravity gs​=4πGρR/3 then yields Pc​=3gs2​/(8πG). Add an imposed surface pressure to the entire profile if needed.

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