How Does Shell Theorem Apply to Asymmetrical and Perforated Shells?

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The discussion focuses on the application of the Shell Theorem to asymmetrical and perforated shells. It highlights a critical distinction between the "force on the particle" and the "force between particles," emphasizing that the net force on a point mass at the center of a spherical shell is zero. However, the force between the shell and the point mass theoretically approaches infinity due to the distance being zero. The applicability of the Shell Theorem to hemispherical shells or shells with irregularities is questioned, with a consensus that it does not apply in these cases. Overall, the discussion clarifies misconceptions about force interactions within and around shells.
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Not sure if it is done erroneously or blatantly but there is a mammoth difference between

“Force ON the particle” and “Force BETWEEN the particles”

Therefore just suffice it to say that the net force ON the point mass at exact center of the spherical shell is zero but the force BETWEEN shell and point mass is F=GMm/r^2=infinity, because the on center distance of the shell and the point mass coincides id est r = zero

Similarly, would the praxis be amenable to hemispherical shell or quasi cross-section, disorderly holes in the spherical shell and asymmetrical shell?
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zarmewa said:
Therefore just suffice it to say that the net force ON the point mass at exact center of the spherical shell is zero but the force BETWEEN shell and point mass is F=GMm/r^2=infinity, because the on center distance of the shell and the point mass coincides id est r = zero
Nope. You cannot treat the mass of the shell as if concentrated at its center when trying to find the force it exerts on a mass within the shell. (And your distinction between force "on" and force "between" doesn't make sense when talking about a point mass within the shell.)
 


Is shell theorem applicable to hemispherical shell or quasi cross-section, disorderly holes in the spherical shell and asymmetrical shell?
 


zarmewa said:
Is shell theorem applicable to hemispherical shell or quasi cross-section, disorderly holes in the spherical shell and asymmetrical shell?
No..
 
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