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From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R, a spherical portion of radiu `(R )/(2)` is removed as shown in the figure. Taking gravitational potential V = 0 at `r = oo`, the potential at the centre of the cavity thus formed is (G = gravitational constant)

A

`(-2 GM )/(3R)`

B

`(-2GM)/(R)`

C

`(-GM)/(2R)`

D

`(-GM)/(R)`

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