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Three particles of masses m1 = 6.0 kg, m2 = 4.0 kg, m3 = 4.0 kg are placed with distance a = 2.0 cm. What is the net gravitational force on particle m1 due to the other particles?
Options
A 3.00 × 10^-10 N
B 10 N
C 4.41 × 10^-10 N
Correct Answer
D 4.10 × 10^-10 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The net gravitational force on m1 is 4.41 × 10^-10 N.

Hint

Use Newton's law of gravitation and vector addition.

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Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 119 of 1250
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