A particle of mass M is placed at the centre of a uniform sperical shell of mass 2M and radius R. The gravitational potential on the surface of the shell is
A
−GMR
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B
−3GMR
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C
−2GMR
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is B−3GMR potential at the surface of the shell= Potential due to particle+ Potential due to shell