Objects with masses of 235 kg and a 535 kg are separated by 0.350 m. (a) Find the net gravitational force exerted by these objects on a 70.0 kg object placed midway between them.

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Objects with masses of 235 kg and a 535 kg are separated by 0.350 m.
(a)
Find the net gravitational force exerted by these objects on a 70.0 kg object placed midway between them.
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(b)
At what position (other than infinitely remote ones) can the 70.0 kg object be placed so as to experience a net force of zero?
?  m from the 535 kg mass
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