Identify the correct expression for gravitational potential at a distance from an…

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Problem

Identify the correct expression for gravitational potential

V

at a distance

r

from an isolated point mass

M

. (a)

V = -\dfrac{2GM}{r}

(b)

V = +\dfrac{GM}{r}

(c)

V = -\dfrac{GM}{r}

(d)

V = -\dfrac{GM}{2r}