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A particle of mass M is placed at the centre of a uniform spherical shell of mass 2M and radius R. The gravitational potential on the surface of the shell is

A

`-(GM)/(R)`

B

`-(3GM)/(R)`

C

`-(2GM)/(R)`

D

Zero

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