A thin rod of length $L$ is bent to form a semicircle. The mass of rod is $M$. What will be  the gravitational potential at the centre of the circle?

  • A

    $-\frac{GM}{L}$

  • B

    $-\frac{GM}{2 \pi L}$

  • C

    $-\frac{\pi GM}{2L}$

  • D

    $-\frac{\pi GM}{L}$

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