Question:

Which of the following graphs represents the gravitational field intensity due to solid sphere of radius $ R $ ?

Updated On: Jan 13, 2024
  • $ (i) $ only
  • $ (ii) $ only
  • $ (iii) $ only
  • $ (iv) $ only
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Let, $a$ solid sphere of radius $R$, mass $M$ and centre at $O$ $I = \frac{GMr}{R^3}, \,\,\,(r < R )$ if $r > R$ $ I = \frac{GM}{r^2}$
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Concepts Used:

Gravitation

In mechanics, the universal force of attraction acting between all matter is known as Gravity, also called gravitation, . It is the weakest known force in nature.

Newton’s Law of Gravitation

According to Newton’s law of gravitation, “Every particle in the universe attracts every other particle with a force whose magnitude is,

  • F ∝ (M1M2) . . . . (1)
  • (F ∝ 1/r2) . . . . (2)

On combining equations (1) and (2) we get,

F ∝ M1M2/r2

F = G × [M1M2]/r2 . . . . (7)

Or, f(r) = GM1M2/r2

The dimension formula of G is [M-1L3T-2].