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Consider an infinite distribution of point masses (each of mass m) placed on x-axis as shown in the diagram. What is the gravitational force acting on the point mass placed at the origin ?

A

`(4Gm^(2))/(3r^(2))`

B

`(Gm^(2))/(3r^(2))`

C

`(4Gm^(2))/(r^(2))`

D

`(Gm^(2))/(r^(2))`

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