$A$ particle of mass $M$ is placed at the centre of a uniform spherical shell of mass $2M$ and radius $R$. The gravitational potential on the surface of the shell is

  • A
    $-\frac{GM}{R}$
  • B
    $-\frac{3GM}{R}$
  • C
    $-\frac{2GM}{R}$
  • D
    Zero

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