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A point mass m is placed inside a spherical shell of radius R and mass M at a distance `R/2` form the centre of the shell. The gravitational force exerted by the shell on the point mass is

A

`(2Gm^(2))/(R^(2))`

B

`(Gm^(2))/(R^(2))`

C

`(Gm^(2))/(2R)`

D

zero

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The correct Answer is:
D
Inside spherical shell gravitational field due to shell is zero.
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