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Infinite number of masses, each of mass M , are placed along a straight line at distance of R ,2R,4R,8R, etc. From a reference point O. The magnitude of gravitational potential point O will be

A

`(GM)/(2R)`

B

`(GM)/R`

C

`(2GM)/R`

D

`(2GM)/(4R)`

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