Infinite number of bodies, each of mass are situated on the x-axis at distances , respectively, from the origin. The resulting gravitational potential due to this system at the origin will be:
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Given for all bodies:
The terms in the bracket form a Geometric Progression (GP) with first term and common ratio .Sum of infinite GP :
Substituting back: