Gravitational Potential
On the surface of the shell is: $V = - \frac{G M}{R}$ .

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The sphere can be considered as the point charge for finding gravitational potential at its surface, $V = \frac{- G M}{R}$

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Gravitational PotentialOn the surface of the shell is: V=−GMR.

The sphere can be considered as the point charge for finding gravitational potential at its surface, V=−GMR

Gravitational Potential
On the surface of the shell is: $V = - \frac{G M}{R}$ .

The sphere can be considered as the point charge for finding gravitational potential at its surface, $V = \frac{- G M}{R}$