[4.] Two point masses m and 10 m lie along the x-axis, with m at the origin and 10 m at x = L. A third point mass M is moved along the x-axis. (a) At what point is the net gravitational force on M due to the other two masses equal to zero? (b) Sketch the x-component of the net force on M due to m and 10m taking quantities to the right as positive. Include the regions x < 0; 0 < x < L, and x > L. Be especially careful to show the behavior of the graph on either side of x = 0 and x = L.

[4.] Two point masses m and 10 m lie along the x-axis, with m at the origin and 10 m at x = L. A third point mass M is moved along the x-axis. (a) At what point is the net gravitational force on M due to the other two masses equal to zero? (b) Sketch the x-component of the net force on M due to m and 10m taking quantities to the right as positive. Include the regions x < 0; 0 < x < L, and x > L. Be especially careful to show the behavior of the graph on either side of x = 0 and x = L.

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Chapter8: Central-force Motion

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