Two concentric hollow spheres of radius $R$ and $2R$ have the same mass $M$,as shown in the figure. The gravitational field intensity at point $P$ (where $R < r < 2R$) is:

  • A
    $-\frac{GM}{r^2}$
  • B
    $-\frac{2GM}{r^2}$
  • C
    $-\frac{GM}{2r^2}$
  • D
    Zero

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