Question:

Infinite number of masses, each 1 kg, are placed along the x- axis at x=±1m, ± 2m, ± 4m, ±8m,±16m…………. The magnitude of the resultant gravitational potential in terms of gravitational constant G at the origin (x = 0) is

Options :

  • (a) G/2
  • (b) G
  • (c) 2G
  • (d) 4G
  • (e) 8G

Answer :

(d) 4G

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