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Published on: August 13, 2026
A body of mass (2M) splits into four masses 
, which are rearranged to form a square as shown in the figure. The ratio of 
for which, the gravitational potential energy of the system becomes maximum is 
. The value of 
is.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
2
(2) Energy is maximum when mass is split equally so 
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