Two particles of equal mass $(m)$ each move in a circle of radius $(r)$ under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. Find the speed of each particle.

  • A
    $\frac{Gm}{2r}$
  • B
    $\frac{G^2m^2}{r^2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{r}}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{r}}$

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