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In a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a spherical cavity of radius R2 is made, such that the centre of cavity is at a distance R2 from the centre of the sphere. A point mass m is placed inside the cavity, at a distance R4 from the centre of the sphere. The gravitational pull between the sphere and the point mass m is
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Options:
  • A 11GMmR2
  • B 14GMmR2
  • C GMm2R2
  • D GMmR2
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The correct answer is: GMm2R2

The gravitational field inside the cavity is uniform and at the centre of the cavity, it can be calculated as

Ecavity-Ecentre=GMR3R2-0=GM2R3

F=GMm2R3

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