A particle of mass 
is situated at the centre of a spherical shell of same mass and radius 
The magnitude of the gravitational potential at a point situated at 
distance from the center, will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
: Here,
Mass of a particle 
Mass of a spherical shell 
Radius of a spherical shell 
Let 
be center of a spherical shell.
Gravitational potential at point 
due to particle at 
is
Gravitational potential at point 
due to spherical shell is
Hence, total gravitational potential at point 
is
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