Objects with masses of 213 kg and 240 kg are separated by 0.34 m. A 32.6 kg mass is placed midway between them. 240 kg 213 kg 32.6 kg 0.34 m Find the magnitude of the net gravitational force exerted by the two larger masses on the 32.6 kg mass. The value of the universal gravi- tational constant is 6.672 x 10-1 N m2/kg². Answer in units of N.

Objects with masses of 213 kg and 240 kg are separated by 0.34 m. A 32.6 kg mass is placed midway between them. 240 kg 213 kg 32.6 kg 0.34 m Find the magnitude of the net gravitational force exerted by the two larger masses on the 32.6 kg mass. The value of the universal gravi- tational constant is 6.672 x 10-1 N m2/kg². Answer in units of N.

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