Find the gravitational force of attraction between the ring and the sphere as shown in the diagram. The plane of the ring is perpendicular to the line joining the centres. The distance between the centres of the ring (mass $m$) and the sphere (mass $M$) is $\sqrt{8}R$,where both have an equal radius $R$.

  • A
    $\frac{\sqrt{8}}{9} \cdot \frac{GmM}{R}$
  • B
    $\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3} \cdot \frac{GMm}{R^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3\sqrt{8}} \cdot \frac{GMm}{R^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{8}}{27} \cdot \frac{GmM}{R^2}$

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