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The value of the gravitational potential at the centre of a ring of radius “a” and mass “M” is _____(a) zero(b) -(G*M)/a(c) -(G*M)/a^1/2(d) infiniteThis question was addressed to me in an interview.This intriguing question comes from Gravitational Potential Energy in division Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Right choice is (b) -(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)/(a^2+r^2)^1/2

At the centre of the ring; r = 0.

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



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