Four particles,each of mass $M$,are located at the vertices of a square with side $L$. The gravitational potential due to this system at the centre of the square is:

  • A
    $ - \sqrt{32} \frac{GM}{L} $
  • B
    $ - \sqrt{64} \frac{GM}{L^2} $
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    $ \sqrt{32} \frac{GM}{L} $

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