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A 2D Forward Gravimetry Problem for a Polygon with Parabolic Density

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Abstract—This article describes the formula of gravity of a polygon with a density varying according to a parabolic law (2D model). Calculation of gravity according to this formula can be made for both the external and internal area.

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Correspondence to L. S. Chepigo, I. V. Lygin or A. A. Bulychev.

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Chepigo, L.S., Lygin, I.V. & Bulychev, A.A. A 2D Forward Gravimetry Problem for a Polygon with Parabolic Density. Moscow Univ. Geol. Bull. 74, 516–520 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3103/S014587521905003X

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