STANDARD Physics Gravitational Field MCQ Question
Which one of the following plots represents the variation of gravitational field F on a particle with distance r due to a thin spherical shell of radius R? (r is measured from the centre of the spherical shell)
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Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Inside the shell, the gravitational field is zero. On the surface, it is maximum and decreases as 1/r² outside the shell.
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