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Two bodies of masses m and M are placed at distance d apart. The gravitational potential (V) at the position where the gravitational field due to them is zero V is

A

`V = - (G)/(d) (m + M)`

B

`V = - (Gm)/(d)`

C

`V = - (GM)/(d)`

D

`V = - (G)/(d) (sqrt(m) + sqrt(M))^(2)`

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