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A body of mass (2M) splits into four masses {m, M – m, m, M – m}, which are rearranged to form a square as shown in the figure. The ratio of \(\frac{M}{m}\) for which, the gravitational potential energy of the system becomes maximum is x : 1. The value of x is ...... .

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Correct answer is 2.

Energy is maximum when mass is split equally so

\(\frac{M}{m} = 2\)

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