$A$ mass $M$ is split into two parts $m_0$ and $M-m_0$. These two masses are then separated by a distance $D$. If the gravitational force between the parts is maximum,then the ratio $\frac{m_0}{M}$ is

  • A
    $0.2$
  • B
    $0.4$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $0.6$

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