$A$ mass $M$ at rest is broken into two pieces having masses $m$ and $(M-m)$. The two masses are then separated by a distance $r$. The gravitational force between them will be maximum when the ratio of the masses $[m : (M-m)]$ of the two parts is:

  • A
    $1$: $1$
  • B
    $1$: $2$
  • C
    $1$: $3$
  • D
    $1$: $4$

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