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Newton's shell theorem

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A theorem describing the net gravitational force exerted by a uniform spherical shell of mass on an object, with different results depending on whether the object is inside or outside the shell.

AP course connection

Topic 2.6: 2.6 Gravitational Force

Unit 2

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