Tolman IV perfect fluid sphere in Rastall gravity

Abstract

This paper is devoted to observe the physical attributes of isotropic relativistic spherical objects in the context of Rastall theory of gravity. In order to inspect the structural composition of spherical objects, the Tolman IV solution is taken into account. The unknown parameters associated with Tolman IV solution are evaluated through matching conditions with derived values of radii and masses of some specific star models. The consistency of the adopted ansatz is analyzed via graphical interpretation of matter variables, equation of state parameter, mass components, energy constraints, causality condition and stellar equation for several choices of Rastall parameter. It is observed that the considered solution does not admit singularities in the matter variables. Moreover, in accordance with the graphical analysis, the stellar models satisfy all physical requirements anticipated in a realistic star. It is also shown that for vanishing Rastall coupling parameter, the standard outcomes of general relativity can be retrieved.