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Two point masses m and 4 m are seperated by a distance d on a line . A third point mass `m_(0)` is to be placed at a point on the line such that the net gravitational force on it zero .

The distance of that point from the m mass is

A

`d/2`

B

`d/4`

C

`d/3`

D

`d/5`

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