Home Physics Gravitation All Topic Question for Revision Test Gravitational field due to a solid sphere
Physics Gravitation All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

Gravitational field due to a solid sphere

A
remains constant throughout the sphere
B
increases inside the sphere and decreases outside the sphere
C
increases throughout with distance from the center
D
decreases throughout with distance from the center

Share this question

WhatsApp

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
B

Gravitational field due to a solid sphere,

, i.e. increases inside the sphere,

, i.e. decreases outside the sphere.

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following statements about the gravitational constant is true?
Two-point masses each equal to 1 kg attract one another with a force of . The distance between the…
Gravitational force between a point mass m and M separated by a distance r is F. Now, if a point ma…
Two balls each of radius R having equal mass and density are placed in contact, then the force of g…
If the distance between the sun and the earth is increased by three times, then attraction between …
Three equal masses of 2 kg each are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle and a mass of…
CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.