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Question
The gravitational force exerted by a uniform sphere on a particle outside the sphere is the same as if:
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
states that for a point outside a uniform sphere, the gravitational force is the same as if all the sphere's mass were concentrated at its center. This is a key result for treating celestial bodies as point masses.
Hint
This simplification allows us to use the point mass formula for planets and stars.