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Spherical shell

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 thin, hollow spherical surface of uniform mass distribution, used to analyze gravitational forces on objects inside and outside the shell.

AP course connection

Topic 2.6: 2.6 Gravitational Force

Unit 2

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Spherical shell Definition for AP Physics C: Mechanics | Fiveable