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What is the gravitational field at Q?
A
1
0
2
4
3
1
G
M
B
1
0
2
4
G
M
C
3
1
G
M
D
G
M
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Correct option is A)
Let us calculate field at Q in case the cavity weren't there, since mass is proportional to
R
3
Gravitational field
g
0
=
G
M
(
4
3
2
3
)
2
2
1
=
3
2
G
M
Also, field due to mass previously in right cavity will be 0 since the point is at its centre.
Gravitational field due to left sphere,
g
′
=
G
M
(
4
3
1
3
)
4
2
1
=
1
0
2
4
G
M
Thus, actual magnetic field at Q is
g
=
g
0
−
g
′
=
G
M
(
3
2
1
−
1
0
2
4
1
)
=
1
0
2
4
3
1
G
M
Answer is option A.
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