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Question
Let V and E represent the gravitational potential and field at a distance r from the centre of a uniform solid sphere. Consider the two statements:
(A) the plot of V against r is discontinuous.
(B) The plot of E against r is discontinuous.
Options
Both A and B are correct.
A is correct but B is wrong.
B is correct but A is wrong.
Both A and B are wrong.
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Solution
Both A and B are wrong.
Both the plots (i.e., V against r and E against r) are continuous curves for a uniform solid sphere.
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