$A$ mass $m$ is placed at point $P$ on the axis of a ring of mass $M$ and radius $R$ at a distance $R$ from its centre. The gravitational force on mass $m$ is

  • A
    $\frac{GMm}{\sqrt{2}R^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{GMm}{2R^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{GMm}{2\sqrt{2}R^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{GMm}{4R^2}$

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