A mass m 1 is placed at the center of a shell of radius R, m 2 is placed at a distance R from the surface and is immersed in an oil of dielectric constant 10. Find the force on m 1 .
A
Zero
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
F = 
shell exerts no force as its gravitational field inside the shell is zero. Oil does not
play any role.
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