Gravitation Question 293

Question: A particle of mass M is situated at the centre of a spherical shell of same mass and radius a. The gravitational potential at a point situated at [a2] distance from the centre, will be:

Options:

A) [3GMa]

B)[2GMa]

C) [GMa]

D)[4GMa]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Potential at the given point = Potential at the point due to the shell + Potential due to the particle [=GMa2GMa=3GMa]


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