Compare the gravitational potential at the center $O$ for the given arcs,each having mass $M$ and radius $R$.

  • A
    $(V_O)_1 > (V_O)_2 > (V_O)_3$
  • B
    $(V_O)_3 > (V_O)_2 > (V_O)_1$
  • C
    $(V_O)_1 = (V_O)_2 = (V_O)_3$
  • D
    $(2 V_O)_1 > (V_O)_2 > (3 V_O)_3$

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