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Find the potential `V` at `P` in the gravitational field of fixed point mass `M`.

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To find the gravitational potential \( V \) at point \( P \) in the gravitational field of a fixed point mass \( M \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Potential**: The gravitational potential \( V \) at a point in a gravitational field is defined as the work done by external forces in bringing a unit mass from infinity to that point. 2. **Setting Up the Problem**: ...
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