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An infinite number of particles each of mass `m` are placed on the positive X-axis of `1m, 2m, 4m, 8m,...` from the origin. Find the magnitude of the resultant gravitational force on mass `m` kept at the origin.

A

`2/3Gm`

B

`4/3Gm`

C

Gm

D

6Gm

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