An Object Is Located Inside a Thin, Uniform Density Spherical

question 63

Multiple Choice

An object is located inside a thin, uniform density spherical shell. At what locations would the object not be subject to a net gravitational force?

• A)only against the inside boundary of the shell
• B)only at locations on a sphere that is one-half the inside radius of the shell
• C)anywhere within the shell
• D)only at locations on a sphere that is one-half the mean radius of the shell
• E)only at the center of the shell

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