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A body of mass m is divided into two parts. The mass of one part is xm and that of the other part is (1-x) m. For a definite distance of separation between them, if the gravitational force of attraction has to be the maximum, the value of x should be

A

`1/2 `

B

`1/4`

C

`1/sqrt(2)`

D

`sqrt(3)/2`

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