SuperpositionMediumQuestion 30707
Question
Gravitational field obeys the superposition principle. If two masses create fields g₁ and g₂ at a point, the net field is:
- Ag₁ × g₂
- Bg₁ + g₂ (vector sum)Correct
- C|g₁ − g₂|
- Dg₁²+ g₂²
Correct answer
g₁ + g₂ (vector sum)
Explanation
Gravitational fields superpose vectorially: g_net = g₁ + g₂ + ... This allows calculating fields due to complex mass distributions.