The figure shows a hemispherical shell of radius R and mass M. Here P is a point on the diameter as shown, other than centre O. Four directions indicated by the vectors a, b, c and d are also shown. The direction of gravitational intensity at P is

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The correct option is C c
The direction of gravitational intensity is along $C$
Hence,
option $C$ is correct answer.

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The figure shows a hemispherical shell of radius R and mass M. Here P is a point on the diameter as shown, other than centre O. Four directions indicated by the vectors a, b, c and d are also shown. The direction of gravitational intensity at P is

The correct option is C cThe direction of gravitational intensity is along CHence,option C is correct answer.

The correct option is C c
The direction of gravitational intensity is along $C$
Hence,
option $C$ is correct answer.