The Figure Shows a System of Three Masses $\circ$
B)9 $\circ$

question 9

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a system of three masses.What is the direction of the gravitational force on the 10-kg mass? The center-to-center distances between masses are shown in the diagram.

• A)170.1 \(\circ\)
• B)9.9 \(\circ\)
• C)5.5 \(\circ\)
• D)174.5º
• E)164.5º

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