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Two bodies of masses m and M are placed at distance d apart. The gravitational potential (V) at the position where the gravitational field due to them is zero V is

A

`V=-G/d (m+M)`

B

`V=- G/d`

C

`V=- (GM)/d`

D

`V= -G/d (sqrt(m)+sqrt(M))^(2)`

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