Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 3.5

Problems in particle dynamics — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · gravitation-spheres

Problem

Show that the gravitational force exerted on a particle inside a hollow symmetric sphere is zero. [Hint. The proof is the same as for a particle outside a symmetric sphere, except in one detail.]

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