Q.

The principle of superposition is not valid for gravitational force.

Is the given statement true or false?

 

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a

True

b

False

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • The correct statement is " The principle of superposition is valid for gravitational force."
  • According to the principle of superposition in gravitation, net gravitational field at a point is the vector sum of the gravitational fields at that point due to different sources.
  • The total gravitational force on one particle due to the number of particles is the resultant force of attraction (or gravitational force) exerted on the given particle due to individual particles. i.e., F=F1+F2+F3+.......

 

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