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Inside a uniform spherical shell :

(a) The gravitational field is zero.

(b) The gravitational potential is zero.

(c) The gravitational field is the same everywhere.

(d) The gravitation potential is the same everywhere.

(e) All the above.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Options:
  • A (a), (c) and (d) only
  • B (a), (b) and (c) only
  • C (b), (c) and (d) only
  • D (e) only
Solution:
1212 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (a), (c) and (d) only

By using graphical representation of gravitational potential due to a uniform spherical shell and radius of the shell, we can see inside the shell the gravitational potential is not zero, and the gravitational potential is same everywhere inside the shell.

 

By using graphical representation of gravitational field due to a uniform spherical shell and radius of the shell, we can see the gravitational field inside the shell is zero.

 

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