AIPMT MAINS2011Physics-Gravitation
AIPMT MAINS 2011 Physics Gravitational Potential MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A particle of mass M is situated at the centre of a spherical shell of same mass and radius a. The magnitude of the gravitational potential at a point situated at a/2 distance from the centre, will be
A
4GM/a
B
GM/a
C
2GM/a
D
3GM/a
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The potential due to the shell and the particle is calculated using the formula for gravitational potential, resulting in 3GM/a.
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