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Which one of the following graphs represents the variation of gravitational potential (v) with distance r due to a spherical shell of radius R:

Option: 1


Option: 2


Option: 3


Option: 4


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As we learn

Potential due to spherical shell -

R\rightarrow Radius of shell

r\rightarrow distance from centre of shell

- wherein

Outside the surface r>R

V=-\frac{GM}{r}

on the surface

r=R

V=-\frac{GM}{R}

Inside the surface

r<R

V=-\frac{GM}{r}

 

 

 

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jitender.kumar

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