$A$ uniform sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is surrounded by a concentric spherical shell of the same mass but radius $2R$. $A$ point mass $m$ is kept at a distance $x$ $(R < x < 2R)$ in the region bounded by the spheres as shown in the figure. The net gravitational force on the particle is:

  • A
    $\frac{G M m}{x^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{G M m x}{R^3}$
  • C
    $\frac{G(M+m)}{x^2}$
  • D
    Zero

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