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A spherical shell is cut into two pieces along a chord as shown in the figure. `P` is a point on the plane of the chord. The gravitational field at `P` due to the upper part is `I_(1)`, and that due to the lower part is `I_(2)`. What is the relation between them?

A

`I_1gtI_2`

B

I_1ltI_2`

C

`I_1=I_2`

D

No definite relation

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