Two masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are at rest at infinity. Find their relative velocity of approach due to gravitational attraction when their separation is $d$.

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{G(m_1 + m_2)}{2d}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{2G(m_1 + m_2)}{d}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{G(m_1 + m_2)}{8d}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{G(m_1 + m_2)}{d}}$

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