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A solid sphere of uniform density and radius 4 units is located with its centre at the origin O of coordinates. two spheres of equal radii 1 unit, with their centres at A(−2,0,0) and B(2,0,0) respectively are taken out of the solid leaving behind spherical cavities as shown figure. Then

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the gravitational force due to this object at the origin is zero
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the gravitational force at point B(2,0,0) is zero
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the gravitational potential is the same at all points of circle y2+z2=36
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the gravitational potential is the same at all points on the circle y2+z2=4
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The correct options are
A the gravitational force due to this object at the origin is zero
C the gravitational potential is the same at all points of circle y2+z2=36
D the gravitational potential is the same at all points on the circle y2+z2=4
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