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Four particles, each with mass m are arranged symmetrically about the origin on the x axis. A fifth particle, with mass M, is on the y axis. The direction of the gravitational force on M is:

A

9

B

`(9)/(2)`

C

`(9)/(4)`

D

Less than 5

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