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Three particles each of mass `m` are kept at the vertices of an euilateral triangle of side `L`. The gravitational field at the centre due to these particle is

A

Zero

B

`(3GM)/L^(2)`

C

`(9GM)/L^(2)`

D

`12/sqrt(2) (GM)/L^(2)`

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