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A straight rod of length L extends frfom x=a to x=L+a. Find the gravitational force it exerts on a point mass m at x=0 is(if the linear density of rod μ=A+Bx2)

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Gm[Aa+BL]
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Gm[A(1a1a+L)+BL]
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Gm[BL+Aa+L]
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Gm[BLAa]
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Solution

The correct option is B Gm[A(1a1a+L)+BL]
Let us consider the gravitational force between the point mass and a small element of rod located at a distance x from the mass
dF=Gm(μdx)x2
Total force between them will be the integral of above equation
dF=GmL+aa(A+Bx2)dxx2
F=Gm[A1x+Bx]L+Aa
F=Gm[A(1L+a1a)+B(L+aa)]
F=Gm[A(1a1L+a)+BL]

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