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A spherical shell is cut into two pieces along a chord as shown in the figure. \(P\) is a point on the plane of the chord. The gravitational field at \(P\) due to the upper part is \(I_1\) and that due to the lower part is \(I_2\). What is the relation between them?

  1. A \(I_1>I_2\)
  2. B \(I_2>I_1\)
  3. C \(I_1=I_2\)
  4. D No definite relation
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(C) \(I_1=I_2\)

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At point \(P\), we have \(I_1-I_2=0\) Because gravitational field inside a shell is zero. Hence, \[ I_1=I_2 \]
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