$A$ thin rod of length $L$ is bent to form a semicircle. The mass of the rod is $M$. What will be the gravitational potential at the centre of the circle?

  • A
    $-\frac{GM}{L}$
  • B
    $-\frac{GM}{2\pi L}$
  • C
    $-\frac{\pi GM}{2L}$
  • D
    $-\frac{\pi GM}{L}$

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