Two bodies of masses m and 4 m are placed at a distance r. The gravitational potential at a point on the line joining them where the gravitational field is zero is:
A
zero
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
= 
= 
r – x = 2x
3x = 
x = 
= – 
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