$A$ spherical shell is cut into two pieces along a plane as shown in the figure. $P$ is a point on the plane of the cut. 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?

  • A
    $I_1 > I_2$
  • B
    $I_2 > I_1$
  • C
    $I_1 = I_2$
  • D
    No definite relation

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