An infinite number of bodies, each of mass 2 kg are situated on the x-axis at distances 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m,......respectively, from the origin. The resulting gravitational potential due to this system at the origin will be:
1.  83G 2. 43G
3.  4G 4. G
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Two heavy spheres each of mass 100 kg and radius 0.10 m, are placed 1.0 m apart on a horizontal table. What is the gravitational potential at the midpoint of the line joining the centres of the spheres?

1. 2.67×108 J/kg 2. Zero
3. 6.67×109 J/kg 4. 3.71×108 J/kg
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