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Physics Question on Gravitational potential energy

Infinite number of bodies, each of mass 2 kg are situated on x-axis at distance 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m respectively, from the origin. The resulting gravitational potential due to this system at the origin will be

A

-G

B

8/3 G

C

- 4/3 G

D

-4G

Answer

-4G

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): -4G