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Which one of the following graphs represents correctly the variation of the gravitational field $(F)$ with the distance $(r)$ from the centre of a spherical shell of mass $M$ and radius $a$
PhysicsGravitationJEE Main
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Intensity will be zero inside the spherical shell.
\(I=0\) upto \(r=a\) and \(I \propto \frac{1}{r^2}\) when \(r > a\)
Option D

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