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Two concentric spherical shells of masses and radii `m_(1), r_(1) and m_(2), r_(2)` respectively are as shown. The gravitational field intensity at point P is

A

`(Gm_1)/(r_2^2 - r_1^2)`

B

`(Gm_1)/(r_1^2)`

C

`(Gm_1)/(r_1^2) + (Gm_1)/(r_2^2)`

D

`(Gm_1)/(r^2)`

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