Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Inside a uniform spherical shell :

(1) the gravitational field is zero

(2) the gravitational potential is zero

(3) the gravitational field is same everywhere

(4) the gravitational potential is same everywhere

(5) all of the above

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A (1), (3) and (4) only Correct answer
  2. B (5) only
  3. C (1), (2) and (3) only
  4. D (2), (3) and (4) only

Solution

Inside a spherical shell, gravitational field is zero and hence potential remains same everywhere.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Gravitation · Topic: Gravitational Field and Potential

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