Statement $(I)$: The force of attraction due to a hollow spherical shell of uniform density on a point mass situated inside it is always zero.
Statement $(II)$: The force of attraction between a hollow spherical shell of uniform density and a point mass situated outside is the same as if the entire mass of the shell were concentrated at the center of the shell.
Which of the following is correct?

  • A
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are true
  • B
    Statement $I$ is true,but statement $II$ is false
  • C
    Statement $II$ is true,but statement $I$ is false
  • D
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are false

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