A shell of mass M and radius R has a point mass m placed at a distance r from its center. The gravitational potential energy U (r) vs r will be
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Gravitational P.E. = m × gravitational potential
So, the graph of U will be same as that of V for a spherical shell.
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