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A solid sphere of uniform density and radius 4 units is located with its centre at the origin O of coordinates. Two sphere of equal radii 1 unit, with their centres at A(-2,0 ,0) and B(2,0,0) respectively, are taken out of the solid leaving behind spherical cavities as shown if fig Then:

A

The gravitational field at distance `r_(1)` and `r_(2)` from the centre of a uniform sphere of radius R and mass `M` are `F_(1)` and `F_(2)` respectively then

B

The gravitational field at the point B(2,0,0) is zero

C

the gravitational potential is the same at all points of circle `y^(2)+z^(2)=36`

D

The gravitational potential is the same at all points on the circle `y^(2)+z^(2)=4`

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A, C, D

Due to symmetry the gravitational field at the origin is zero. The equipotential line will take the shape of a circle in yz plane.
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