NEET Physics Universal Law of Gravitation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The gravitational force between two particles decreases with the square of the distance between them.
Reason (R): The gravitational force between a hollow spherical shell and a point mass outside it acts as if the entire mass of the shell is concentrated at its center.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion correctly states the inverse square law of gravitational force. The reason is true but pertains to the shell theorem, not the explanation of the inverse square law.
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