Two bodies of masses $m$ and $M$ are placed at a distance $d$ from each other. What is the gravitational potential $V$ at the point where the gravitational field intensity is zero?

  • A
    $V = - \frac{G}{d}(m + M)$
  • B
    $V = - \frac{G}{d}(\sqrt{m} + \sqrt{M})^2$
  • C
    $V = - \frac{G}{d}(\sqrt{m} - \sqrt{M})^2$
  • D
    $V = - \frac{G}{d}(\sqrt{m} + \sqrt{M})$

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