Masses A, B, and C are close together, find the net gravitational force on mass B due to masses A and C. Masses Ma = 20.0 kg, Ms= 35.0 kg, and Mc= 15.0 Kg. Distances a and b are: a= 30.0 cm, and b= 60.0 cm. A a b B.

Masses A, B, and C are close together, find the net gravitational force on mass B due to masses A and C. Masses Ma = 20.0 kg, Ms= 35.0 kg, and Mc= 15.0 Kg. Distances a and b are: a= 30.0 cm, and b= 60.0 cm. A a b B.

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Masses A, B, and C are close together, find the net gravitational force on mass B due to
masses A and C. Masses Ma = 20.0 kg, Ms= 35.0 kg, and Mc= 15.0 Kg. Distances a and b
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a= 30.0 cm, and b= 60.0 cm.
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B
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