Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 3.7

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

Physics — Mechanics · gravitation-continuous-distributions

Problem

A symmetric sphere, of radius

a

and mass

M

, has its centre a distance

b

(

b > a

) from an infinite plane containing a uniform distribution of mass

\sigma

per unit area. Find the gravitational force exerted on the sphere.