JEE MainPhysicsGravitationMCQ+4 / −1
If is the gravitational potential due to sphere of uniform density on it's surface, then it's value at the center of sphere will be:-
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Potential on the surface of a uniform solid sphere
For a solid sphere of mass and radius , the gravitational potential at the surface is
The question says this surface potential is . So,
- Potential at the center of a uniform solid sphere
For a uniform solid sphere, the gravitational potential at a distance from the center is
At the center, :
- Relate center potential to surface potential
Since
therefore
- Choose the correct option
Thus, the gravitational potential at the center is
So the correct option is A.
Note: Gravitational potential is negative. Hence if surface potential is , center potential is also more negative, and algebraically equal to .
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