Two bodies, each of mass M, are kept fixed with a separation 2L. A particle of mass m is projected from the midpoint of the line joining their centers, perpendicular to the line. The gravitational constant is G. The correct statement(s) is (are):
A
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is 
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B
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is 
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C
The minimum initial velocity of the mass m to escape the gravitational field of the two bodies is 
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D
The energy of the mass m remains constant.
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