AP EAMCET202125 Aug 2021Morning ShiftPhysicsGravitationActual
A spherical shell is cut into two pieces along a chord as shown in the figure. P is a point on the plane of the chord. The gravitational field at P due to the upper part is I₁ and that due to the lower part is I₂ . What is the relation between them?
Options
- AI₁>I₂
- BI₂>I₁
- CI₁=I₂
- DNo definite relation
Correct answer
C. I₁=I₂
Step-by-step solution
At point P , we have I₁-I₂=0 Because gravitational field inside a shell is zero. Hence, I₁=I₂