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Two bodies of masses `M_1` and `M_2` are placed at a distance R apart. Then at the position where the gravitational field due to them is zero, the gravitational potential is

A

`-GsqrtM_1/R`

B

`-GsqrtM_2/R`

C

`-(sqrtM_1+sqrtM_2)^2 G/R`

D

`-(sqrtM_1-sqrtM_2)^2 G/R`

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