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Three particles each of mass `m` are palced at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side `b`. The gravitational potential energy of the system of particle is

A

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

B

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

C

`-(3GM^(2))/(a^(2))`

D

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

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