Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

The value of the gravitational potential at the centre of a ring of radius “a” and mass “M” is : 

Options:

-(G*M)/a

zero

infinite

-(G*M)/a1/2

Correct Answer:

-(G*M)/a

Explanation:

We know that the gravitational potential at a point “p” at a distance of “r” from the centre of the ring of radius “a” and mass M” is;

V = -(G*M)/(a2+r2)1/2

At the centre of the ring; r = 0.

Therefore; V = -(G*M)/a.