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Two concentric shells of masses `M_(1)` and `M_(2)` are having radii `r_(1)` and `r_(2)`. Which of the following is the correct expression for the gravitational field on a mass `m`?

A

`(G(M_(1)+M_(2)))/(r^(2))," for "rltr_(1)`

B

`(GM_(1)+M_(2))/(r^(2))` for `rltr_(2)`

C

`(GM_(2))/(r^(2))` for `r_(1)ltrltr_(2)`

D

`(GM_(1))/(r^(2))` for `r_(1)ltrltr_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D


When `rltr_(1)` gravitational intensity is equal to 0
when `rgtr_(1)` gravitational intensity is equal to `(GM_(1))/(r^(2))`
When `rgtr_(2)` gravitational intensity is equal to
`(G(M_(1)+M_(2)))/(r^(2))`
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