Two bodies of masses $m$ and $4m$ are placed at a distance $r$. The gravitational potential at a point on the line joining them where the gravitational field is zero is

  • A
    $-\frac{4Gm}{r}$
  • B
    $-\frac{6Gm}{r}$
  • C
    $-\frac{9Gm}{r}$
  • D
    Zero

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