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Infinite number of masses, each 1kg, are placed along the x-axis at x=±1m, ±2m, ±4m, ±8m, …. The magnitude of the resultant gravitational potential at the origin is:

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Use geometric series for infinite mass distributions.

Updated On: Mar 20, 2026

\( \dfrac{G}{2} \)
\( G \)
\( 2G \)
4G

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The Correct Option is D

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