An infinite number of spheres,each of mass $m$,are placed on the $X$-axis at distances $1, 2, 4, 8, 16, \dots$ meters from the origin. The magnitude of the gravitational field at the origin is

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3} Gm$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{3} Gm$
  • C
    $Gm$
  • D
    $6 Gm$

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