Two bodies of masses 
and 
are separated by a distance ' r '. The gravitational
potential at a point on this line joining them where the gravitational field becomes zero is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
At the position when the gravitational field is zero. (Distance 
is measured from 
mass)
The point P is at a distance 
from mass 
and 
from mass m.
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