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Three particles of masses 6 kg, 4 kg and 4 kg separated by 2 cm. Net gravitational force on the first mass is:
Options
A 3.00 × 10⁻⁶ N
Correct Answer
B 1.0 × 10⁻⁶ N
C 4.41 × 10⁻⁷ N
D 4.10 × 10⁻⁶ N
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using Newton's law of gravitation and vector addition gives approximately 3.0×10⁻⁶ N.

Hint

Use F = Gm₁m₂/r² for each mass.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 297 of 1250
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