Gravitation Question 90
Question: Assertion: The principle of superposition is not valid for gravitational force. Reason: Gravitational force is a conservative force.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
The total gravitational force on one particle due to number of particles is the resultant force of attraction (or gravitational force) exerted on the given particle due to individual particles. i.e., $ [\overrightarrow{F}=\overrightarrow{F_{1}}+\overrightarrow{F_{2}}+\overrightarrow{F_{3}}+….] $ It means the principle of superposition is valid.
