JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - Gravitation
- JEE Mains 2021
- Medium
- MCQ
Inside a uniform spherical shell \((a)\) the gravitational field is zero \((b)\) the gravitational potential is zero \((c)\) the gravitational field is same everywhere \((d)\) the gravitation potential is same everywhere \((e)\) all of the above Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \((a), (c)\) and \((d)\) only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Inside a spherical shell, gravitational field is zero and hence potential remains same everywhere
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