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(a)
To Find: The resultant force on
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass 1,
Mass 2,
Mass 3,
Distance between mass 1 and 2,
Distance between mass 2 and 3,
Formula Used:
Gravitational force between two bodies having mass m and M , d distance away is:
G is the gravitational constant.
Calculation:
Resultant force on
Conclusion:
Thus, the net force on
(b)
To Find: The resultant force on
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass 1,
Mass 2,
Mass 3,
Distance between mass 1 and 2,
Distance between mass 2 and 3,
Formula Used:
Gravitational force between two bodies having mass m and M , d distance away is:
G is the gravitational constant.
Calculation:
Resultant force on
Conclusion:
Thus, the net force on
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