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A uniform metal sphere of radius `R` and mass `m` is surrounded by a thin uniform spherical shell of same mass and radius `4R`. The centre of the shell `C` falls on the surface of the inner sphere. Find the gravitational fields at points `A` and `B`.

A

`(21GM)/(900a^(2))`

B

`(61GM)/(450a^(2))`

C

`(61GM)/(900a^(2))`

D

`(61GM)/(1800a^(2))`

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C

`E_(P)=(GM)/((4a)^(2))=(GM)/(16a^(2))` and `E_(P^(2)) =(GM)/((6a)^(2))+(GM)/(5a^(2))=(61GM)/(900a^(2))`
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