The position of four point masses m = 4 kg, m2 = 2 kg, m3 = 12 kg, and m4 = 4 kg are given by (1,0), (0,2), (1,–1), and (1,3), respectively. In unit vector notation find the net %3D %3D gravitational force on m1. Calculate the total potential energy of the system.

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The position of four point masses m1=4 kg, M2=2 kg, m3=12 kg,and Mr=4 kg are given by (1,0),(0,2),(1,-1) and (1,3) ,are
respectively. In unit vector notation find the net gravitational force on . Calculate the total potential energy of the system.

3. The position of four point masses m, = 4 kg, m2 = 2 kg, m3
12 kg, and m4 = 4 kg are
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given by (1,0), (0, 2), (1,–1), and (1,3), respectively. In unit vector notation find the net
gravitational force on m1. Calculate the total potential energy of the system.
Transcribed Image Text:3. The position of four point masses m, = 4 kg, m2 = 2 kg, m3 12 kg, and m4 = 4 kg are %3D %| given by (1,0), (0, 2), (1,–1), and (1,3), respectively. In unit vector notation find the net gravitational force on m1. Calculate the total potential energy of the system.
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