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Figure shows two shells of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)`. The shells are concentric. At which point, a particle of mass `m` shall experience zero force?

A

(a)A

B

(b)B

C

(c)C

D

(d)D

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D
The gravitational force due to the spherical shell is zero at its centre.
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