$A$ uniformly charged thin spherical shell of radius '$R$' has a uniform surface charge density '$\sigma$'. It is made of two identical hemispherical shells held together by pressing them with a force '$F$' as shown. '$F$' is proportional to [$\epsilon_0$ = permittivity of free space].

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \frac{\sigma^2}{R^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \frac{\sigma^2}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \sigma^2 R^2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \sigma^2 R$

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