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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