Consider an infinite distribution of point masses (each of mass $m$) placed on the $x$-axis as shown in the diagram. What is the gravitational force acting on the point mass placed at the origin?

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

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