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The direction of gravitational intensity at point P of a hemispherical shell of uniform mass desity is indicated by the arrow

A

d

B

e

C

f

D

g

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) The direction of gravitational intensity at point P will be along e. Hence, option (b) is correct.
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